bear cat

noun3

1. •
   A binturong (Arctictis binturong, in the family Viverridae).
2. •
   Synonym of cat bear (“a red panda”).
3. •
   (slang, no longer used) An excellent or formidable thing or person.

   • "Carmen's a bear cat," I says. "If they was all as good as Carmen, I'd go every night." — 1916