teddy

n. a soft toy that looks like a bear, usually filled with soft material.

n. a soft toy stuffed with cotton or similar material, designed to resemble a bear.

“The little boy wouldn't go to sleep without his favourite teddy.”

“The child clutched his worn teddy by its one remaining ear, refusing to let the nurse take it during the examination.”

n. a piece of women's clothing that covers the body from the shoulders to the top of the legs.

n. a one-piece undergarment for women that typically combines a camisole and knickers.

“She bought a silk teddy to wear under her evening dress.”

“The boutique specialised in vintage-style lingerie, featuring lace-trimmed teddies and silk robes from the 1940s.”

Informal

n. a short name for a man called Edward or Theodore.

n. a diminutive form of the masculine given names Edward or Theodore.

“Everyone in the office calls him Teddy, even though his real name is Edward.”

“Although his birth certificate listed him as Theodore, he had been known exclusively as Teddy since his early childhood.”

Informal