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View synonyms for teddy

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of teddy1

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

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Example Sentences

Thankfully, Aquaman is there to save the situation and give her a pep talk, while she clutches a teddy bear.

From the Teddy Bears—whoever they were—in 1958 to Amy Winehouse in 2006.

One of the earliest ticker-tape parades was for Teddy Roosevelt when he returned from an African safari in 1910.

More hokey than the inspired objects recalled by the curators: A frumpy teddy bear.

Asked what kind of Democrat she was, Teachout responded without missing a beat, “A Teddy Roosevelt Democrat.”

Well, you know he's a new bear; he isn't your old one, so I wouldn't call him Teddy.

With Benny sitting by to watch proceedings, Jess mapped out a remarkable Teddy-bear.

This bear was a poor looking creature, which had once been an expensive bright-eyed Teddy-bear made of brown plush.

"Hal" and "Teddy" and "Chestnut" are very tired for they have been pulling the plough, the wagon, or doing some farm work all day.

Father had hitched Teddy, the buckskin horse, to the big sleigh and was going for the Doctor.

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