betty
1 Americannoun
plural
bettiesnoun
Etymology
Origin of betty
An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; by shortening
Example Sentences
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The emo pop-punk track is a favorite of Harvey, whose distinctive Betty Boop tone is integral to XG’s edge.
From Los Angeles Times
"It's the pinnacle of football. Everyone growing up as a kid wants to play in the World Cup," Rogers told BBC Sport's Betty Glover.
From BBC
My friend Betty Lou Sampson is double-jointed and can fold herself into a pretzel, but she won’t do it in front of people, because of being shy.
From Literature
The family decided to put Betty to sleep.
From BBC
Rob Jones has told Panorama that when his family dog, Betty, fell ill during the autumn of 2024 they took her to an emergency treatment centre, Vets Now, and she underwent an operation that cost almost £5,000.
From BBC
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