Top definition. A term used by gay men to describe a husky , large man with a lot of body hair. George's sexual tastes run toward bears. The most common definition of a "bear" is a man who is hairy, has facial hair, and a cuddly body.
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I turned fifty in August and, rather than marking my minor midlife crisis with an affair too complicated or a fancy car too expensive , I opted for a tattoo sleeve, which took months to complete. Among the many symbols of sufficient import to me to wear permanently on my skin is a bear paw, a big one covering the inside of my upper left arm. This visual identification with the gay bear subculture seems timely, for appears to be my Annus Ursi, Year of the Bear. Many straight folks are unaware of the bear subculture.
A year-old retired New York police officer who worked as a morgue detective for 20 years, Caruso retired with honors from the mayor and police commissioner. But will it help his tribe, Savaii, as they struggle through Survivor: South Pacific? The Advocate: What makes a year-old gay man want to compete on Survivor?
Hyper Masculine Gay Men. It can also be used more generically to describe a physical type. Bears tend to have hairy bodies and facial hair; they are burly, hefty, stocky, husky, rustic, and natural; some are heavy-set or muscular; some are chubby; some project an image of working-class masculinity in their grooming and appearance, though none of these are requirements or unique indicators. Some bears place importance on presenting a hypermasculine image and may shun interaction with, and even disdain, men who exhibit effeminacy.