teddy

teddy
a) By extension, any stuffed toy.

Silk teddies and negligées up front, knickers fanned out on tables in the centre, bras hanging in the back - there are no minutes lost finding your bearings.

b) A type of all-in-one piece of womens underwear.
See Also: teddy bear

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