teddy

¹

[ ted-ee ]

noun

plural teddies.

1. Often teddies. a woman's one-piece undergarment combining a chemise and underpants, sometimes having a snap crotch.
2. Informal. teddy bear.

Teddy

²

or Ted·die

[ ted-ee ]

noun

1. a male given name, form of Edward or Theodore.
2. a female given name, form of Theodora.

teddy

/ ˈtɛdɪ /

noun

1. a woman's one-piece undergarment, incorporating a chemise top and panties

Word History and Origins

Origin of teddy¹

teddy ( indef 1 ) 1920–25, Americanism; of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

"A calming room should be a room for children to calm down with blankets, teddies and soft lighting. Not a padded cell. You wouldn't put an animal in there."

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Jurors had heard how Elianne agreed to go along with her friend, and two other friends, to meet him ahead of school, so the former couple could exchange their belongings, among them a teddy bear.

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The next day, he donned a mask and gloves and armed himself with a knife before a planned meeting to hand over his ex-girlfriend's teddy bear in exchange for some of his clothes.

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A 13-year-old girl appeared in court holding a teddy bear while she was charged with murdering a woman whose body was found after a house fire.

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Teddy, whose track Lose Control was nominated for international song of the year stayed true to his name by turning up to the red carpet covered in teddy bears and toys.

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