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Da Bears
/də ˈbɛrz/ (duh BEHRZ)
Definition
1
A catchphrase in a thick Chicago accent meaning 'the Bears,' referring to the NFL's Chicago Bears football team, popularized by the 'Bill Swerski's Superfans' sketches on Saturday Night Live in the 1990s.
2
An enthusiastic, dialect-heavy exclamation used by Chicago Bears fans to hype their team, often laced with unwavering optimism despite the odds.
Examples
Da Bears are gonna steamroll da Lions dis Sunday, no doubt about it.
Every tailgate starts with a chant of Da Bears, followed by questionable hot dog choices.
Lost the playoffs again? No problem – just blame it on anything but Da Bears.
My fantasy team rides or dies with Da Bears; it's a match made in purgatory.