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minibear

(US, slang) A critter, or any animal that is smaller than a bear, that gets into a camper's food, pack, or tent.

ˈmɪniˌbɑɹ183 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US, slang) A critter, or any animal that is smaller than a bear, that gets into a camper's food, pack, or tent.

Almost any place worth camping in comes equipped with a full complement of night-foraging critters. Most are small, like chipmunks, but they are still worthy of the nickname "minibears."
Origin: From . Originated as ranger slang at Philmont Scout Ranch, a large scouting camp in New Mexico. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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