Slang Words

Bestie Meaning, Examples & More

Can mean ā€œbest friend,ā€ but it can also be used as a kind of formal address to a stranger.

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What does bestie mean?

ā€œBestieā€ can mean ā€œbest friend,ā€ but it can also be used as a kind of formal address to a stranger. 

This common TikTok slang term can be found in the comments section of many TikToks.

Example: ā€œBestie, I’ve never seen this video, but you need to be safer while skateboarding.ā€

Bestie meaning and more: How to talk with your kid about slang

Need to talk with your child about slang meanings? Here are a few conversation starters for kids to help you teach them healthy tech habits.

  • ā€œWhat’s a new word you and your friends are into right now?ā€
  • ā€œWhen I was your age, people would say something was ā€˜all that and a bag of chips’ if it was awesome. What’s your favorite word to describe something as cool?ā€
  • ā€œI know emojis can mean something different to kids than they do to parents. Are there any emojis I use that you think I should stop using?ā€
  • ā€œIf you could describe yourself using just one emoji, which one would you pick?ā€

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