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bear
/bɛə(ɹ)/
noun
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.
verb
To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.
"to bear a railroad stock"
adjective
(investments) Characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.
"The great bear market starting in 1929 scared a whole generation of investors."
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