sweetie
Americannoun
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sweetheart; darling: used as a term of endearment
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another word for sweet
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an endearing person
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a large seedless variety of grapefruit which has a green to yellow rind and juicy sweet pulp
Etymology
Origin of sweetie
Example Sentences
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I’m unconvinced that sweetie pie Spike is the protagonist I want to follow for two more movies.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025
But Tony P. is not without controversy, even if he’s a sweetie.
From Slate • Dec. 17, 2024
"Put it this way, there’s a photo of me as a baby in the sweetie weighing scales," laughs Jamie.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024
“There’s no more ‘Oh sweetie, you’re fine,’” Dr. Auguste said.
From New York Times • May 28, 2023
“I know, sweetie, I know,” Miz Rita says.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
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