beshie

Tagalog

Etymology

Borrowed from English bestie.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbeʃi/, [ˈbɛ.ʃɪ]
• Hyphenation: be‧shie

Noun

beshie (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜒᜐ᜔ᜌᜒ) (colloquial, women's speech, gay slang)

1. best friend
2. endearing term of address for one's friend, especially a close friend or bestfriend

Usage notes

• The word is typically used by women, and may sound effeminate when used by men.

See also

• bes
• matalik na kaibigan