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Definition of bestie

bestie

/ˈbɛs.ti/
bes · tie
Plural:besties
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• noun

1

A person's closest and most trusted friend, often used as an affectionate term of address (informal).

Example

"She spent the entire weekend catching up with her childhood bestie."

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• Rhymes for bestie

• Nearby Words

best
bestial
bestiality
bestie
bestow
bestowal
bestower

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century as an informal, affectionate shortening of 'best friend' combined with the diminutive suffix '-ie'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bestie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bestie
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