lovey-dovey
[luhv-ee-duhv-ee]
- amorously affectionate: a lovey-dovey couple.
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Origin of lovey-dovey
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Contemporary Examples
Now the lovey-dovey Obamas are driving couples everywhere insane.
If she takes him back, all this could be forgotten as soon as their lovey-dovey hit duet drops.
Historical Examples
It would be much more useful than all this lovey-dovey stuff.
Changing WindsSt. John G. Ervine
I am so sick of this lovey-dovey business, that I would really enjoy a good beating.
Only, when that hired man of yours shows his preference for one of you, the lovey-dovey business will crack!
Under the LawEdwina Stanton Babcock
lovey-dovey
- making an excessive or ostentatious display of affection
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