Teddy

proper nouncommon in dialogue

//ˈtɛdi//

A diminutive of the male given names Edward or Theodore, or of their diminutives Ted and Tedd.

proper noun

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A diminutive of the male given names Edward or Theodore, or of their diminutives Ted and Tedd.
She said, “You indicated little Teddy's become quite a handful.” “Theodore,” said Christopher. “God, whatever you do, don't call him Teddy.”

Etymology

Etymology tree English Ted Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English Teddy From Ted + -y.

ted · A Teddy boy.Ted · A nickname for the male given names Edward, Theodore,…teddy · Any stuffed toy.

Teddy · A diminutive of the male given names Edward or Theodore, or of their diminutives Ted and Tedd.

tedious · Boring, monotonous, time-consuming, wearisome, livelong.tee · The name of the Latin script letter T/t.Tee · An Ogoni language spoken in Nigeria.

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