Some slang terms relating to the Bear community include the following:
Cub – a younger (or younger-looking) version of a bear, typically, but not always, with a smaller frame.
Daddy – A mature bear who is often looking for a cub (or a younger man) for a relationship.
Pocket Bear – A bear of short stature.
Otter – A slimmer or less hairy bear regardless of age.
Chaser – Somebody who is attracted to bears and/or chubs but is not part of the bear culture.
Chub – A heavy-set man who might be described as overweight or obese. These men are also a distinct subculture within the gay community, and may or may not identify with the bear movement per se.
Teddy – A fully hairy bear. Chest, back, beard, everything is hairy.
Musclebear – A bear whose size derives from muscle rather than body fat.
Ursula – A lesbian bear.
Goldilocks – A straight woman friendly with bears.
Black Bear – A bear of African descent.
Panda (or Panda Bear) – A bear of Asian descent.
Koala Bear – A bear of Australian descent.
Polar Bear – An older bear whose facial and body hair is predominantly or entirely white or grey.
Grizzly – A dominant bear of extreme stature in height, weight, and/or hairiness.
Wolf – A slimmer bear, with the behavioral characteristic of sexual assertiveness or aggression.
Naired Bear – A heavy-set man who prefers to be hairless or shaved.
