Bear meaning : A large omnivorous mammal, related to the dog and raccoon, having shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of family Ursidae. A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person. An investor who sells commodities, securities or futures in anticipation of a fall in prices. A state policeman (short for smokey bear). A large, hairy man, especially one who is homosexual. A portable punching machine. A block covered with coarse matting, used to scour the deck. The fifteenth Lenormand card. Something difficult or tiresome; a burden or chore. To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in. (investments) Characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.