teddy
noun
Often teddies. a woman's one-piece undergarment combining a chemise and underpants, sometimes having a snap crotch.
teddy
1 American
[ted-ee]
/ ˈtɛd i /
noun
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teddies
plural
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Often teddies. a woman's one-piece undergarment combining a chemise and underpants, sometimes having a snap crotch.
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Informal. teddy bear.
teddy
British
/ ˈtɛdɪ /
noun
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Etymology
Origin of teddy
teddy ( in def. 1 ) 1920–25, of uncertain origin
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Dozens of tributes including cards, flowers, candles, teddy bears and pink and blue star-shaped balloons have been laid on the pavement next to the cordon.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Nearby were soft-toy footballers resembling Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, fluffy roosters in France polos and teddy bears in Spain kits.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
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
He bought stuffed toys, and too many teddy bears.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Kacey Musgraves headlined a tribute to late country legend Dolly Parton, while Teddy Swims, Sombr and Raye offered a soulful tribute to crooner George Michael, 40 years after the release of his landmark album "Faith."
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Just weeks after the movie opened, 21-year-old Billie Holiday recorded a version with pianist Teddy Wilson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Unlike the likes of Delap and Mudryk, these four were sat near the squad just behind the bench alongside third-choice goalkeeper Teddy Sharman-Lowe.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
The grateful owner, who thanked shelter personnel for their efforts, took Teddy home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
It’s hard to stay grumpy around Teddy, and I don’t have time to wallow about shin splints for the time being because keeping up with him takes every bit of my energy.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
The funeral home was also described as "dirty and unkempt", with flowers, teddies and cards strewn on the floor - items "loved ones would have wanted" for their deceased family members.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Asked if she thought any toys would particularly catch her eye on the show she said: "Probably the Squishmallows and Stitch teddies."
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2024
Local residents have left flowers, cards and teddies by the police cordon close to the scene.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2024
She also donated 12 of her teddies to children who had to spend the Easter weekend at the hospital.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2024
In it were two saucy little teddies in pelts of white silk that would have gladdened the heart of any child.
From My Attainment of the Pole by Frederick A. Cook
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