a virile man who is nevertheless very gentle and kindhearted,in spite of his gruff manner.
10-year-old Michael's Uncle Lou,who is a big fat man with a rough manner,is really such a teddy bear. He and nephew Michael often fish together, and he is very loving towards his 3-year-old son Patrick,Michael's little cousin.
By Blanche
Teddy Bear
1) A small plush toy usually favored by little children (mostly females who consider the toy cute)
2) A nickname for people who's names are Theodore or Teddy