BESTY

What Does BESTY Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

BESTY means "Best Friend."

More Observations...

The word BESTY is a slang term used with the meaning "Best Friend," i.e., a friend valued above others. It should be noted that it is not unusual for someone to refer to more than one of their friends as "BESTY." Therefore, a BESTY may not be a friend valued above all others, but one valued above most others. Other abbreviations of "Best Friend" include:

• BF.
• BESTIE.
• BEZZA.
• BEZZER.

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When I write BESTY, I mean this:

A Best friend is a very special friend.

Summary of Key Points

"Best Friend" is, by far, the most common meaning for BESTY when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

BESTY
Definition:	Best Friend
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

50 Ways to Say "Best Friend"

Here's a short video giving 50 ways to tell someone they're your best friend:

Examples of BESTY in Sentences

Here are examples of BESTY in conversations:

• Tom: Can you lend me $20 until pay day?
• Eric: Anything for my BESTY.
• Tom: Thanks! You're a star.
• Eric: Actually, I was only joking. You can get lost! Do you think I was born yesterday?.

• Sian: I'll lend you $20, Eric. Please pay me back as soon as you can.
• Eric: Thanks, Sian. You really are my BESTY!

An Academic Look at BESTY

BESTY is a slang word used with the meaning "Best Friend." Slang refers to words, phrases and uses of language that are regarded as very informal and which are often restricted to a special context or a particular group of users.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

The use of BESTY to mean "Best Friend" predates the digital era.

Example of BESTY Used in a Text

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