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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The Poppy Kick-Flare Full-Length Pull-On Pants by Maeve Style your button-down with the Poppy Kick-Flare Full-Length Pull-On Pants for a chic outfit that can seamlessly take you from the office to drinks with your besties. Jordan Julian, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026 Available exclusively at Urban Outfitters, the 35-piece collection spans apparel and beauty for the ultimate lovey-dovey season looks, along with home décor for parties with your besties. Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 13 Jan. 2026 Kardashian’s mom, Kris Jenner, and Allison’s mom were also besties, and the pair are often seen supporting each other at events and special occasions. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026 The movie, based on the popular Emily Henry novel of the same name, follows unlikely college besties Poppy and Alex, who keep their friendship up through annual summer vacations together. Ashley Boucher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026 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 25 Jan. 2026.

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bestie

noun
best·​ie ˈbe-stē How to pronounce bestie (audio)
informal
: best friend
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