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teddy

1 American  
[ted-ee] / ˈtɛd i /

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 American  
[ted-ee] / ˈtɛd i /
Or Teddie

noun

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

  2. a female given name, form of Theodora.

teddy British  
/ ˈtɛdɪ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of teddy

teddy ( in def. 1 ) 1920–25, of uncertain origin

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