mama grizzly

Fierce maternal conservative

A mama grizzly is a fiercely protective mother, especially in politics—a conservative woman who defends her family and values with aggressive determination.

The term gained currency during Sarah Palin's 2010 campaigns, invoking the female grizzly bear's reputation for defending cubs against any threat.

Don't mess with a mama grizzly.

Palin

Sarah

Female name, Hebrew origin

Wasilla · governor · running mate · Tea Party · GOP · Republican · conservative · campaign · election · Barracuda

Opposites
parental protectiveness

mama grizzlyabsent parent

Caretaker not in child's life

parenting style

mama grizzlyhelicopter parent

Excessively controlling caregiver

enabler

temperament/demeanor

mama grizzlylamb

Juvenile sheep

dove · softie · wallflower · shrinking violet · soft touch

Family

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Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G