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Definition of teddy

teddy

/ˈtɛd.i/
ted · dy
Plural:teddies
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teddy Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A soft stuffed toy shaped like a bear.

Example

"The toddler hugged her favorite brown teddy tightly before falling asleep."

2

A loose-fitting, one-piece undergarment or negligee combining a camisole and shorts, typically made of silk or lace.

Example

"The boutique window displayed a delicate silk teddy trimmed with French lace."

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• Rhymes for teddy

• Nearby Words

tectonic
tectonics
tectrix
teddy
tedious
tediously
tediousness

Word Origin & Etymology

Shortened from "teddy bear," coined in the early 20th century after U.S. President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt famously refused to shoot a captured bear cub during a 1902 hunting trip in Mississippi.

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