Gen Z · 1997–2012 · Friendship bestie
Bestie
Best friend; also a friendly way to address someone online.
IN PLAIN ENGLISH“Close friend”
ALSO SEARCHED ASbest friend
THE VIBEExpressive, contextual, playful
USE IT INConversation, captions, group chats
USE IT LIKE THIS
“Bestie, check your messages.”
WORD ORIGIN
Popularized through social media, music, memes and everyday youth speech.