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bestie

bestie

19 7.2
A very close friend you trust and talk to often
  • noun
  • /ˈbɛsti/
  • Slang
translation icon : mejor amigo
  • We've been besties since childhood, sharing secrets and adventures.
  • a new bestie
  • the best bestie

But anyway, OK, Jeff, my bestie, official bestie.

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Examples

  • Two nights ago me and my bestie Sam were hanging out with Kyle and Chad.

  • Just the other day, I was talking with my bestie, and she told me 2013 is going to be my year.

    Blog text (2)

  • We're calling Bestie Hour, and that means my bestie is coming back.

    The Drew Barrymore Show

  • Thank you to bestie Sarah for having me read this.

    Destiny Sidwell

  • But anyway, OK, Jeff, my bestie, official bestie.

    H3 Podcast

  • So me and my bestie Kara, we are going Black Friday shopping.

  • I was there with my bestie who was running her first ever race, the 10k.

    Blog text (6)

  • - Well, now that I've done my duty as the mean boss for the day, how about lunch with your bestie?

    Staged Killer (2019)

  • Today I am here with one of my besties, Jim Chapman.

  • Honey, they've been besties since rugby at Smith.

    Peeples (2013)

Synonyms

friend
vsbestie
∞ 1.0

A person you know well and like who is not family or a romantic partner

is the informal label for the single closest person you trust, not any acquaintance
buddy
vsbestie
  • Informal
∞ 1.0

A close friend you spend time with

is the informal term for the single closest companion, not merely frequent company
pal
vsbestie
  • Informal
∞ 1.0

A close friend you spend time with

is the casual label for the one closest companion rather than a general companion
best friend
vsbestie
940 1.0

A person you trust most and talk to about everything

is an informal everyday label for that closest companion
mate
vsbestie
  • UK
213 5.3

A person who is a friend, used in casual talk

is the informal label for the single closest companion, not only male friends
dearest
vsbestie
  • Informal
162 2.2

A person you love very much

is a casual everyday label for the closest companion rather than intense romantic love
homie
vsbestie
  • Slang
131 8.6

A close friend often from the same neighborhood or background

is used more broadly for any closest companion, not only local ties
bro
vsbestie
  • Slang
113 7.7

A male friend or a brother

is the casual label for the closest companion of any gender, not only males
amigo
vsbestie
  • Informal
78 7.8

A person you like and trust, often a close friend

is the English casual label for the single closest companion regardless of language
chum
vsbestie
  • UK
62 6.4

A close friend you spend a lot of time with

is the informal name for the single closest companion rather than any frequent companion
compadre
vsbestie
  • Informal
40 7.3

A close friend you trust and spend time with

is a general informal label for the closest companion across cultures
fam
vsbestie
  • Slang
22 9.5

Close family members or friends you care about

is the casual label for one closest companion, not a term for a family group
homey
vsbestie
  • Slang
20 8.6

A close friend you know well and trust

is the informal label for one's single closest companion rather than general companions
best pal
vsbestie
  • Informal
9 1.0

A person who is your closest and most trusted friend

is a casual everyday form used to address that closest companion
bubby
vsbestie
  • Informal
8 9.1

A friendly name for a close friend

is the casual label for the closest companion rather than an especially affectionate address
bubber
vsbestie
  • Informal
7 9.9

A friendly name people use to talk to a close friend

is used as a general informal label for the closest companion
lovey
vsbestie
  • Informal
5 7.5

A gentle name used for someone you love

is an informal label for the closest companion, not mainly a romantic address
intimate
vsbestie
5 5.1

A close friend you share personal things with

is the casual label for the closest companion, not only those sharing private matters
cuz
vsbestie
  • Slang
3 9.8

A person who is your cousin or a close friend you treat like family

is the casual label for the single closest companion rather than a family-based address
cobber
vsbestie
  • Australian
1 9.9

A close friend like a mate from school or work

is the broader informal English label for one's single closest companion
bre
vsbestie
  • South African
1 9.9

A close friend like a brother

is an everyday informal label for the single closest companion, not slang-specific
choom
vsbestie
  • Slang
1 9.9

A close friend you spend time with, often online or in games

is the general informal label for the single closest companion outside gaming slang
babby
vsbestie
  • Informal
9.9

A name someone uses to show love for a partner or close friend

is the informal everyday label for the closest companion, not mainly romantic
all-weather friend
vsbestie
3.2

A loyal person who helps you in good and bad times

is the informal label for the closest companion, not a description of loyalty

Antonyms

enemy
∞ 1.0

A person who wants to harm or defeat you

acquaintance
114 3.5

A person you know slightly who is not a close friend

How Close

bestie
  • Slang
19 7.2
friend
∞ 1.0
acquaintance
114 3.5

Surface Forms

bestie singular
besties plural

Morphology

bestie = best (semi-transparent) = best + ie

The suffix '-ie' is a diminutive form, but the specific meaning of 'bestie' as a close friend is informal and not directly derivable from 'best'.

Etymology

Bestie comes from best (meaning 'closest' or 'most important') plus the friendly ending -ie, the small, informal ending you see in words like selfie and auntie. So a bestie is literally your 'best' friend said in a warm, casual way.