noun
bestie
BEHS-tee
noun
1
A very close, best friend.
"She and her bestie have been inseparable since primary school."
How to Use Bestie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual slang for "best friend."
When to use it
Informal, mostly used in speech and social media.
Common pairings
my bestie
besties forever
Word Forms
besties plural
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Etymology
An informal shortening of "best (friend)" plus the affectionate "-ie" ending.