lovey-dovey
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of lovey-dovey
1810–20; originally affectionate term of address; love, dove 1, -ey 2
Example Sentences
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“Sonnets, too lovey-dovey,” Alexander agreed, for he and his siblings tended to stick together, like cubs in a litter, one might say.
From Literature
As for the assumption that she’d go “all lovey-dovey,” as the singer puts it?
From Los Angeles Times
I’m a very emotional guy, but I’m not a very lovey-dovey guy.
From Los Angeles Times
“Six Feet Under” is pretty lovey-dovey.
From Los Angeles Times
“You can tell when they’re arguing with each other; you can tell when they’re lovey-dovey.”
From Los Angeles Times
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