teddy

noun
UK: /ˈted.i/
US: /ˈted.i/

  1. A soft toy bear, often given to children.

    1. My little sister loves to cuddle her teddy at bedtime. [ ] [ ]
    2. The child clutched his teddy tightly as he walked into the doctor's office. [ ] [ ]

  2. A woman's one-piece undergarment, typically made of lace or silk.

    1. She wore a silk teddy under her dress for the special occasion. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lingerie shop displayed a variety of teddies in different styles and colors. [ ] [ ]
teddy verb

  1. To hug someone or something closely, like a teddy bear.

    1. The little boy teddied his dog. [ ] [ ]
    2. She likes to teddy her cat when it feels cold. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "teddy" in English means: A soft toy bear, often given to children., A woman's one-piece undergarment, typically made of lace or silk..

The phonetic transcription of "teddy" is /ˈted.i/ in British English and /ˈted.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "teddy": "My little sister loves to cuddle her teddy at bedtime.". More examples on the page.