Ted

/tɛd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A common nickname for the name Theodore.

Ted always brings the best snacks to our movie night.

A term used for teddy bear, often used affectionately.

She hugged her favorite ted tightly as she drifted off to sleep.

verb

Past tense of the verb 'to ted', which means to make someone feel bored or uninterested.

The long lecture on tax codes really ted me.

Slang term for being annoyed or irritated.

I was so ted by the constant noise that I had to leave the room.

Diminutive of Edward or Theodore, from Old English 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune.'

Ted Talk

A presentation or lecture given at a TED conference, focusing on spreading ideas.

Tedious

Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.

Teddy

A small stuffed bear, often a child's toy.

Teddybear

A plush toy bear, typically soft and cuddly.

Teddy boy

A style of young men in the UK in the 1950s, known for their Edwardian fashion.

A term for someone who is dull or tedious.

Don't be such a ted at the party.

A friendly term for a male friend.

Hey, what's up, Ted?