teddy

/ˈtɛdi/

noun

By extension, any stuffed toy.

Examples :

"My daughter calls all her stuffed animals "teddies," even the ones that aren't bears. "

noun

A type of all-in-one piece of women's underwear.

Examples :

"She chose a silky red teddy to wear under her dress for the party. "

wear item

noun

A plush toy in the shape of a bear.

Examples :

"The little girl hugged her teddy tightly before going to sleep. "

entertainment item thing

noun

A lovable, endearing, large, strong, hairy, or sweet man

Examples :

"My shy daughter felt safe talking to her Uncle Mark; he was such a teddy with his big hugs and gentle voice. "

person character human being

Meanings

Examples :

"My daughter calls all her stuffed animals "teddies," even the ones that aren't bears. "

Examples :

"She chose a silky red teddy to wear under her dress for the party. "

Examples :

"The little girl hugged her teddy tightly before going to sleep. "

Examples :

"My shy daughter felt safe talking to her Uncle Mark; he was such a teddy with his big hugs and gentle voice. "

Related Words

talking noun

The action of the verb talk.

lovable adjective

Inspiring or deserving love or affection.

daughter noun

One’s female offspring.

little noun

A small amount.

tightly adverb

In a tight manner.

extension noun

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

hugged verb

To crouch; huddle as with cold.

underwear noun

Clothes worn next to the skin, underneath outer clothing.

teddies noun

By extension, any stuffed toy.

animals noun

In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).

endearing verb

To make (something) more precious or valuable.

stuffed verb

To fill by packing or crowding something into; to cram with something; to load to excess.