English

Alternative forms

• Teddie

Proper noun

Teddy

1. A diminutive of the male given names Edward and Theodore.

See also

• Teddy boy
• Teddy Hall

Danish

Proper noun

Teddy

1. A male given name of English origin.

English

Noun

teddy ‎(plural teddies)

1. Abbreviation of teddy bear.
2. By extension, any stuffed toy.
3. A type of all-in-one piece of women's underwear.
   • 2003, Michelle Lee, The Observer, 4 May 03:

     Silk teddies and negligées up front, knickers fanned out on tables in the centre, bras hanging in the back - there are no minutes lost finding your bearings.

Related terms

• teddy bear

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