Meaning & Definition of word "Ted"
Ted
/tɛd/
noun:
- 1. A common nickname for the name Theodore.
- Example: Ted always brings the best snacks to our movie night.
- 2. A term used for teddy bear, often used affectionately.
- Example: She hugged her favorite ted tightly as she drifted off to sleep.
verb:
- 1. Past tense of the verb 'to ted', which means to make someone feel bored or uninterested.
- Example: The long lecture on tax codes really ted me.
- 2. Slang term for being annoyed or irritated.
- Example: I was so ted by the constant noise that I had to leave the room.
Etymology
●Diminutive of Edward or Theodore, from Old English 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Ted Talk:
A presentation or lecture given at a TED conference, focusing on spreading ideas.
Tedious:
Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of ted
Meaning: A term for someone who is dull or tedious.
● Example Sentence: Don't be such a ted at the party.
Meaning: A friendly term for a male friend.
● Example Sentence: Hey, what's up, Ted?