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Teddie

Teddie proper noun: a diminutive of the male given names Edward and Theodore, or of their diminutives Ted and Tedd. Alternative spelling of Teddy.

Proper noun

Teddie

  1. A diminutive of the male given names Edward and Theodore, or of their diminutives Ted and Tedd. Alternative spelling of Teddy.
    • “Oh, look!” said Teddie, who had never ceased to explore every possible place on his person where a match might lodge; and he exhibited a round object which gave a sudden flash in the sunlight.1875, St. Nicholas, volume 2, page 641

Origin of Teddie

From Ted + -ie.

Phrases with Teddie

Questions about Teddie

What does Teddie mean?
Teddie means a diminutive of the male given names Edward and Theodore, or of their diminutives Ted and Tedd. Alternative spelling of Teddy.
What part of speech is Teddie?
Teddie is a proper noun.

Words near Teddie in the dictionary

  1. Tedder certificate
  2. Tedder certificates
  3. teddered
  4. teddering
  5. tedders
  6. Teddie
  7. teddie bear
  8. teddie bears
  9. teddies
  10. tedding
  11. teddings

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