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282.ETNU "Bestie" — What It Means and Why You Need It 英語で使わないで：「ベスティ」— 意味と使い方、今すぐ覚えたい理由
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Has an American friend ever called you their "bestie" — and you weren't sure what it meant?
アメリカ人の友達に「bestie」と言われて、意味がわからなかったことはありませんか？
In Episode 282 of the Social English Podcast, we break down one of the warmest and most popular slang words in American English — "bestie." You'll learn exactly what it means, when to use it, and how to use it naturally in real conversations.
In this episode you'll learn: このエピソードで学べること：
- What "bestie" means and where it comes from
- 3 ways to use "bestie" in everyday American English
- When it's appropriate — and when it's not
- How Americans express warmth and affection out loud
- A real conversation between Percy and Hiyori — a Japanese English learner just like you
Key phrases covered: 重要フレーズ：
"You're my bestie." ｜ あなたは私のベスティ（親友） "She's been my bestie for years." ｜ 彼女は何年も私のベスティ "Come on, bestie — you've got this!" ｜ がんばれ、ベスティ！あなたならできる！ "You're literally my bestie." ｜ 本当に、あなたは私のベスティ
Whether you're a beginner or intermediate English learner — this episode will help you sound more natural, warm, and culturally fluent in American English conversations.
🎧 Listen now and discover your new favorite word.
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