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

Teddy Darvill-Cutts is a UEA occupational therapy student who says he can see where his tuition fee goes.

From BBC

After her daughter Teddy came out to her in 2018, Shi started volunteering at Trueself, an LGBTQ+ nonprofit in China, answering calls from troubled queer children and their families.

From Los Angeles Times

Before Wen Jiahan, a 30-year-old tech worker living in Beijing, came out to her family this year, she watched videos similar to those that Shi, Teddy’s mom, shared online.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

With performances in Manchester by Raye, Mendes, Tyla, Peso Pluma, The Warning, Teddy Swims and Benson Boone, there are bound to be a few surprises in store.

From BBC