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bezzie

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛzi/
(also bessie, bezzy)
British informal
Definition of bezzie

adjective

  • denoting a person’s best or closest friend:we’re practically bezzie mates Fiona’s my bezzy pal

noun (plural bezzies or bessies)

  • a person’s best or closest friend:she and Nadine used to be bezzies and even shared a flat find out how well you know your bessie

Origin:

1990s: colloquial alteration of best

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