What Does ‘Bestie’ Mean?
Bestie is a short, affectionate word for a best friend or a very close friend.
Dating & friendships noun
Examples of ‘Bestie’ in a sentence
- “Come here, bestie, I saved you a seat.”
- “My bestie always remembers my birthday.”
Where does ‘Bestie’ come from?
A clipping of "best friend" that has been widely used, with Wikipedia and Dictionary.com covering the wider slang scene.
How to use it, and when not to
Use it for friends. It is also used jokingly for strangers, which can feel odd.
For parents and teachers
Fine around parents and teachers. Completely safe.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Bestie mean?
Bestie is a short, affectionate word for a best friend or a very close friend.
Where does Bestie come from?
A clipping of "best friend" that has been widely used, with Wikipedia and Dictionary.com covering the wider slang scene.
Is Bestie OK to say around parents or teachers?
Fine around parents and teachers. Completely safe.
How do you use Bestie in a sentence?
Come here, bestie, I saved you a seat. My bestie always remembers my birthday.
More dating & friendships slang
Breadcrumbing, Ghosting, Green flag, Pookie, Red flag, Rizz. Or browse the full A–Z / try the Slang Translator.
Sources
Definition written by VibeDex. Slang changes quickly, so this is a snapshot. Last reviewed 2026-10-23.