honey bear

Raccoon family member

Honey bear is an informal name for the kinkajou, a nocturnal mammal native to Central and South American rainforests that uses its long tongue to extract honey from beehives.

The term is also used as a term of endearment, typically directed at children or romantic partners, combining the sweetness of honey with the cuddly appeal of a bear.

Come here, honey bear, it's time for bed.

kinkajou

mammal

Warm-blooded, milk-producing animal

omnivore · prehensile tail · tropical · climbing · fruit-eater · nectar · Central America · South America · tree-dweller · fur

endearment

sweetheart

Affectionate name for beloved

warmth · fondness · devotion · pet name · cuddle · snuggle · affection · cherish · beloved · dear

toy

plush

Thick-pile soft fabric

cozy · fuzzy · comforting · huggable · fluffy · squishy · lovable · teddy · nursery · child

container

squeeze bottle

Flexible dispensing vessel

condiment · kitchen · pantry · cap · nozzle · squeezable · packaging · iconic · novelty · breakfast

Categories
Opposites
taxonomic accuracy

honey beargrizzly bear

Large North American ursine

brown bear · polar bear · black bear · giant panda · sun bear

diet-based bear types

honey bearpolar bear

Large white arctic mammal

seal hunter · meat eater

term of endearment valence

honey bearjerk

Abrupt pulling motion

enemy · creep · monster · villain · nemesis

Family

bear, honey, honeyed, honeymoon, honeycomb, honeydew, honeybee, honeysuckle, honeypot

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G