# Becky

/ˈbɛki/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/becky
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. a name

noun · CEFR A1

a short or friendly name for a woman named Rebecca.

For teachers: a diminutive or hypocoristic form of the female given name Rebecca.

- My friend Rebecca goes by Becky at home with her family.
- The name Becky peaked in popularity during the mid-twentieth century before being largely replaced by other diminutives like Becca.

## Examples

- She called her a Becky for only ordering pumpkin spice lattes.
- The internet meme of the 'Becky' often mocks women who seem more interested in their social media aesthetic than in real-world issues.

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