informal
: best friend
The holiday was a present from my bestie to celebrate my 32nd birthday …—
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Not only was her bestie potentially not taking her to the end, but she was also not allowed to even pitch her case.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
Soon, the two are besties, and Trish is at Cannon’s house every day, eating dinner with Cannon and her mom.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
Treat your mom, your bestie, or yourself to a luxurious European linen duvet cover that promises an incredible night's sleep along with an upgrade to your bedroom's aesthetic.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
For the entire season, Richards had refrained from even saying said her former bestie’s name, despite Wade appearing on the previous season.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2025
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
Soon, the two are besties, and Trish is at Cannon’s house every day, eating dinner with Cannon and her mom.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
Treat your mom, your bestie, or yourself to a luxurious European linen duvet cover that promises an incredible night's sleep along with an upgrade to your bedroom's aesthetic.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
For the entire season, Richards had refrained from even saying said her former bestie’s name, despite Wade appearing on the previous season.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2025
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“Bestie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bestie. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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