Dictionary

theydy en · NOUN

Etymology

Blend of they + lady.

Meanings

1. (neologism) Polite term of address for a non-binary person, especially a feminine one, or used as a general inclusive term.
   • Attention ladies, theydies, and honestly anyone fabulous looking to treat yourself to a classic movie makeover montage! 2023 April 24, Colton Clifford, “The Ladies and Theydies Guide to Self-Care in New Orleans”, in New Orleans, archived from the original on 26 Apr 2023:
   • 13 Going On 30 (2004) / This movie showed an entire generation of theydies that you can be thirty, flirty and thriving—meaning that it’s possible to be a successful career woman and a self-obsessed girly girl at the same time. 2021 January 20, Julia Sachs, “The Bimbo Movement Is Here – Movies To Spark Your Bimbofication In 2021 and Beyond”, in Grit Daily, archived from the original on 20 Jan 2021:
   • ‘Sorry ladies, theydies and gaydies!’ 2023, Amara Sage, Influential, Faber & Faber Limited, →ISBN:
   • Ladies, theydies, gentlemen, and queers -- start your engines! Vin Diesel, a.k.a. Dom Toretto, has just announced that the title for the upcoming tenth Fast and Furious movie is fittingly Fast X. 2022 April 21, Mey Rude, “16 LGBTQ+ Celebs We Want to See Join the 'Fast & Furious' Franchise”, in Out, archived from the original on 21 Apr 2022:
   • OK, we've got a STAR STAR STAR here, theydies and thents! After Princess Diaries, she starred in Grey's Anatomy as THE Dr. Cristina Yang, nabbed a Critics' Choice Award for the film Sideways, and crushed it in like a million other movies and TV shows. 2022 July 20, Jake Farrington, ““The Princess Diaries” Turns 21 This Week — Here’s What The Cast Is Up To Now”, in BuzzFeed, archived from the original on 29 Jul 2022:
   • I also heard everything about that theydy-friend you were dizzy with, that they were the rat all along. 2023, Aubrey Wood, Bang Bang Bodhisattva, Solaris, →ISBN:
   • Oh, and while you’re scrolling through these Amazon finds, be sure to give these TikTok girlies and theydies mentioned a follow to keep up with more epic plus-size fashion hauls. 2023 February 27, Alexis Gaskin, “TikTok Fashion Influencers Are Obsessed With These Plus-Size Clothing Finds at Amazon”, in Stylecaster, archived from the original on 01 Mar 2023:
   • “[…] I’m what you might call a theydy.” […] “Theydy?” I am absolutely sure I would never call anyone that without being prompted. “Nonbinary lady. They pronouns, very lesbian.” 2021, H.E. Edgmon, The Witch King, Inkyard Press, Harlequin, →ISBN:
   • Even out of drag, she looks like a storybook witch, dressed in all black with big Gucci sunglasses and unkempt orange hair. It’s cold near the river, and we’re both bundled up in scarves and furry coats, looking like babushkas — “little theydies by the water,” she cackles, an expert read. 2023 January 20, Brock Colyar, “The Name on Everybody’s Lips Is Jinkxie”, in Vulture, archived from the original on 20 Jan 2023:

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