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teddy Definition

teddy (tedē)

noun pl. teddies -·dies

a woman's one-piece undergarment, combining a chemise top with panties

Etymology: prob. < the nickname Teddy

teddy Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • dress: In Stornoway, Tracy Anne from Brue won the competition for the best dressed teddy in a real diaper.
  • carry: I was very excited when I found a crib quilt on Ebay with a friendly dragon, carrying teddy bears over a castle.
  • have: You can often find teddy bear rattles or teething rings that have teddy bears on them.
  • knit: I wonder whether I'd be able to knit a teddy.
  • bring: Why not bring teddy along to join the fun?

Adjective modifier

  • cuddly: The cuddly teddy smiles at me from the pink card shop.
  • favorite: Bring your favorite teddy to get in for free!
  • soft: A brown super soft teddy with a hand tied bow - made by keel toys.
  • big: Everybody loves teddy bears, from the cutest small bear to a big teddy.

Modifies a noun

  • bear: These two charming teddy bears make a perfect gift for any occasion.
  • picnic: For the very young Lizzie's Magic Farm or teddy bears picnic are perfect.
  • boy: Authentic teddy boy era drama of " two groups of hot headed kids in tight jeans.
  • collector: Great for reading aloud to young children and for adult teddy bear collectors.
  • gift: Bear with Love is the UK's online teddy bear gift shop.
  • shop: Bear with Love is the UK's online teddy bear gift shop.

Noun used with modifier

  • baby: The " Mom " teddy is holding a baby teddy in a diaper.
  • toy: The monkey was the size of a small toy teddy bear, with brown stripes down his cheeks and big, bright eyes.
teddy Quotes

If you go down in the woods today You're sure of a big surprise If you down in the woods today You'd better go in disguise. For every Bear that ever there was Will gather there for certain because, Today's the day theTeddy Bears have their Picnic.

—Bratton,JohnW

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