bestie

noun

best·​ie ˈbe-stē How to pronounce bestie (audio)
informal
: best friend
The holiday was a present from my bestie to celebrate my 32nd birthday …Helena McAlpine

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Hermione is smart, witty, and practical and exhibits patience and kindness to her besties, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024 So, what better way to celebrate the impending holiday weekend than with one of these unreal sets to transform your routine or gift to a deserving bestie? Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024 Both records soared on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming top 20 songs, with the latter peaking at No. 11 courtesy of her seamless chemistry with tour bestie, Megan Thee Stallion. Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2024 Chloe Dalmatian Chloe is another one of Bluey’s besties. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bestie 

Word History

First Known Use

1991, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bestie was in 1991

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“Bestie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bestie. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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bestie

noun
best·​ie
ˈbe-stē
informal
: best friend
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