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Perfect Stranger Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

Vocab question no. 32 - plushie/soft toy/stuffed toy/mascot

Hi there,

I'm wondering what's the word native speakers use to call those soft, cute, stuffed, flurry, hug-able bears... Well, not every toy like like that is a bear. Here's what I found online:
  • a plushie
  • a charm
  • a mascot
  • a stuffed toy
  • a soft toy
  • a plush toy
  • a teddy bear
  • a cuddly
Any other words come to your mind? Which of those are actually commonly heard and used?

Thanks
  

Top answer

"soft toy" and "stuffed toy" are the generic terms that I would use. "teddy bear" is a particular type of soft toy. I am from the UK.

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"soft toy" and "stuffed toy" are the generic terms that I would use.

"teddy bear" is a particular type of soft toy.

I am from the UK.
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That's a stuffed animal around here. A bear is a teddy bear. The rest are unknown.
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I have generally heard a "stuffed animal" or a "plush toy". A teddy bear is a specific type of such a toy.
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