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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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Even after Vanna White nailed Ryan Seacrest in the face with a snowball, fans can tell the Wheel of Fortune co-hosts are becoming besties. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025 Couples and besties, these 12 brand-new hotels and resorts are calling you to visit in 2025 originally appeared on FamilyVacationist.com. Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025 One of Them Days is about besties and roommates Dreux (Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) who, desperate to make rent by the end of the day or face eviction, get into wild hijinks while putting their friendship to the test. Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025 But how did Glinda become besties with Yang’s Pfannee and James’ ShenShen? Sara Netzley, EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bestie 

Word History

First Known Use

1991, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Feb. 2025.

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bestie

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