Often teddies. a woman's one-piece undergarment combining a chemise and underpants, sometimes having a snap crotch.
Informal. teddy bear.
teddy ( in def. 1 ) 1920–25, of uncertain origin
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And although their shaggy boughs somewhat resemble teddy bears, they’re sharp if you step too close.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
He recently added a touch: a giant teddy bear he bought at Costco.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
In many stretches, you’d be hard-pressed to stroll along the banks of the San Gabriel or Los Angeles rivers without meeting abandoned water bottles, candy wrappers, golf balls, sad-looking teddy bears, even shopping carts.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Meanwhile, Camilla will mark the 100th birthday of fictional teddy bear Winnie the Pooh at the New York Public Library, where she is expected to gift a specially made toy of the character Roo.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
She always made sure I had my book and Norm the Bear, even though I didn’t need a teddy bear.
From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
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