teddy
/ˈtɛdi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: teddies · teddys
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Any stuffed toy.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A type of all-in-one women's undergarment.
Noun
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “teddy” mean?
Any stuffed toy.
Is “teddy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.