- a woman's one-piece undergarment, incorporating a chemise top and panties
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ted•dy
(ted′ē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -dies.
Ted•dy (ted′ē),USA pronunciation n.
- ClothingOften, teddies. a woman's one-piece undergarment combining a chemise and underpants, sometimes having a snap crotch.
- Informal TermsSee teddy bear.
- of uncertain origin, originally (in def. 1) 1920–25, American.
Ted•dy (ted′ē),USA pronunciation n.
- a male given name, form of Edward or Theodore.
- a female given name, form of Theodora.
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teddy /ˈtɛdɪ/ n ( pl -dies)
'teddy' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
bear
- bodgie
- part
- ted
- teddy bear
- teddy boy
- arctophile
- cuddly
- envelope chemise
- Roosevelt
- Teddy girl