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• teddy
  teddy

  noun

  Often teddies. a woman's one-piece undergarment combining a chemise and underpants, sometimes having a snap crotch.
• Teddy
  Teddy

  noun

  a male given name, form of Edward or Theodore.

teddy

¹ American  

[ted-ee] / ˈtɛd i /

noun

teddies plural

1. Often teddies. a woman's one-piece undergarment combining a chemise and underpants, sometimes having a snap crotch.

2. Informal. teddy bear.

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Teddy ² American  

[ted-ee] / ˈtɛd i /

Or Teddie

noun

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

2. a female given name, form of Theodora.

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teddy British  

/ ˈtɛdɪ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of teddy

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

Example Sentences

Some swear it’s a walrus mustache in the style of Wilford Brimley or Teddy Roosevelt, while others argue it’s a horseshoe version like the one worn by Hulk Hogan.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

By any objective measure, Teddy Thompson should be a household name.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Fun fact: Mane Stage performer Teddy Swims played the main stage at Coachella the last two weekends, but we haven’t heard if he’s bringing out David Lee Roth again.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

I’d be moving with my dog, Teddy, and am able to work remotely.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

I’m sure Teddy would love it, but I can’t focus enough to choose.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison