teddy

/tɛdi/
/ˈtɛdi/
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Other forms: teddies

Definitions of teddy
  1. noun
    plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
    synonyms: teddy bear
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    type of:
    plaything, toy
    an artifact designed to be played with
  2. noun
    a woman's sleeveless undergarment
    synonyms: chemise, shift, shimmy, slip
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    type of:
    undergarment, unmentionable
    a garment worn under other garments
Pronunciation
US
/tɛdi/
UK
/ˈtɛdi/
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