BEAR

noun

1. 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.
2. A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person.
3. An investor who sells commodities, securities or futures in anticipation of a fall in prices.

verb

1. To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.

adjective

1. (investments) Characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.