betty

¹

[ bet-ee ]

noun

, plural bet·ties.

1. brown betty.

Betty

²

[ bet-ee ]

noun

1. a first name, form of Elizabeth.

Word History and Origins

Origin of betty¹

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; by shortening

Example Sentences

Deborah Crisp from Bromley said her mother Betty, who has dementia, had spent almost £200,000 on care, but since her money began to run out, Bromley Council had refused to pay for her to stay at the nursing home she was familiar with.

From BBC

Mrs Crisp, 66, told BBC London that Betty, who also has hypertension, heart failure and kidney failure, had lived at her current care home in Sidcup for three years.

From BBC

She said on one occasion, when Betty had needed to attend her doctor's surgery, she was so upset she had to be given medication.

From BBC

It advised her she would have to make up the difference in the cost herself or accept moving Betty to a new care home, Mrs Crisp added.

From BBC

“Betty White: A Celebration” included behind-the-scenes footage from her myriad acting gigs over the decades and quotes from her final interview.

From Los Angeles Times