/ˈtɛdi/
- abbreviation, alt-ofAbbreviation of teddy bear.
- broadlyAny stuffed toy.
- A type of all-in-one women's undergarment.
“Silk teddies and negligées up front, knickers fanned out on tables in the centre, bras hanging in the back - there are no minutes lost finding your bearings.”
- A diminutive of the male given names Edward or Theodore, or of their diminutives Ted and Tedd.
“She said, “You indicated little Teddy's become quite a handful.” “Theodore,” said Christopher. “God, whatever you do, don't call him Teddy.””
Formsteddies(plural) · teddys(plural) · Teddie(alternative)