"Jer-bear" meaning in All languages combined

See Jer-bear on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Blend of Jeremy + bear, chosen for the rhyme, which echoes the precedent of Care Bear. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Jeremy|bear}} Blend of Jeremy + bear Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Jer-bear
  1. (informal) An affectionate nickname for someone named Jeremy. Wikipedia link: Care Bears Tags: informal

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