informal
: best friend
The holiday was a present from my bestie to celebrate my 32nd birthday …—
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In real life, Ramsay does count Sir David Beckham among his besties.
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James Horncastle,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Turn to your closest besties and wallow in the dreams of the good old days .
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Ayrika L Whitney,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Drew Barrymore is celebrating her bestie, Cameron Diaz.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
The third movie in the Despicable Me spin-off, sees the Minions land in the Golden Age of Hollywood, with a storyline led by new characters, James, an artistic Minion with dreams of becoming a director; his comedic sidekick and bestie Henry, and their mute companion Ed.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
21 June 2026
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James Horncastle,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Turn to your closest besties and wallow in the dreams of the good old days .
—
Ayrika L Whitney,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Drew Barrymore is celebrating her bestie, Cameron Diaz.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
The third movie in the Despicable Me spin-off, sees the Minions land in the Golden Age of Hollywood, with a storyline led by new characters, James, an artistic Minion with dreams of becoming a director; his comedic sidekick and bestie Henry, and their mute companion Ed.
—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
21 June 2026
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“Bestie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bestie. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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