teddy

¹

[ ted-ee ]

noun

, plural ted·dies.

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

His teddy boy appearance was an instant hit with women.

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"To see his giant teddy bear sitting on the bed beside him... he is stressed," she said.

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"He's a tight-head prop with fast twitch. You just don't get them," he said, going on to compare their scarcity to "teddy bear", ahem, "manure".

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Photographs of Payne, flowers, teddy bears and balloons were left at the bridge, and the group sang One Direction songs.

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At his trial, he claimed he wanted to return some of Holly’s possessions - slippers, clothes and teddy bears - but he had none of these with him.

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