Tessie
Tessie proper noun: a diminutive of the female given names Teresita and Teresa, from Spanish. Also the alternative spelling of Tessy.
Proper noun
Tessie
- A diminutive of the female given names Teresita and Teresa, from Spanish.
Noun
Tessie (plural Tessies)
- A Tesla (vehicle).
- I've driven “Tessie” (Tesla EV) through the Red Centre from Darwin to Sydney via Adelaide.2018 June, David Cann, “Exchange”, in Horizons, page 8
- Beep-beep, is that my bestie in a Tessie?2021, Saweetie, Doja Cat, Asia Smith, Kaine, Lukasz Gottwald, Rocco Valdes, Theron Thomas, “Best Friend”, performed by Saweetie ft. Doja Cat
Also used as
Tessie is also the alternative spelling of Tessy.
Forms of Tessie
| plural | Tessies |
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Origin of Tessie
From Tess + -ie.
Clipping of Tesla + -ie.
Questions about Tessie
- What does Tessie mean?
- Tessie means a diminutive of the female given names Teresita and Teresa, from Spanish.
- What part of speech is Tessie?
- Tessie can be a proper noun or a noun.
Words near Tessie in the dictionary
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