noun

bestie

BEHS-tee

Bestie (noun) means a very close, best friend. Example: “She and her bestie have been inseparable since primary school.”

noun

A very close, best friend.

"She and her bestie have been inseparable since primary school."

How to Use Bestie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCasual slang for "best friend."

When to use it

Informal, mostly used in speech and social media.

Common pairings

my bestie besties forever

besties plural

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She and her _____ have been inseparable since primary school.

An informal shortening of "best (friend)" plus the affectionate "-ie" ending.

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What does “bestie” mean?

The word “bestie” means a very close, best friend. In plain terms, casual slang for "best friend.".

How do you pronounce “bestie”?

“Bestie” is pronounced BEHS-tee (/ˈbɛsti/ in IPA).

How do you use “bestie” in a sentence?

Here is “bestie” used in a sentence: “She and her bestie have been inseparable since primary school.”

What part of speech is “bestie”?

“Bestie” is a noun.