Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
betsy
Noun
/ˈbɛtsi/
Definition
A slang term often referring to a nickname, also a term of endearment.
Examples
- Don’t worry about it, it’s just Betsy being her usual self!
- She calls her car Betsy, as if it has a personality of its own.
- My grandmother always had a Betsy in her garden.
Meaning
The term ‘betsy’ can be used informally to denote affection or familiarity towards someone, commonly derived from the name Elizabeth or as a playful expression in various contexts.
Synonyms
- Bet
- Lizzy
- Betty
