teddy

[ ted-ee ]
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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.

Origin of teddy

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

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Other definitions for Teddy (2 of 2)

Teddy

or Ted·die

[ ted-ee ]

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

  2. a female given name, form of Theodora.

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British Dictionary definitions for teddy

teddy

/ (ˈtɛdɪ) /


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

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