bestest

adjective

best·​est ˈbe-stəst 

informal + humorous

: best

The fourth Thursday of November is definitely the bestest holiday. Food, Family, Friends and Football. … I most fondly remember the Thanksgivings of yesteryear.

—Will Durst, Moderate Voice, 24 Nov. 2010

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

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