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
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Etymology
Origin of sweetie
Example Sentences
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"Whenever we went around, there would always be a tin of sweets that would come out. We knew them as the sweetie great-grandparents," he said.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
But Tony P. is not without controversy, even if he’s a sweetie.
From Slate • Dec. 17, 2024
“Get in sweetie, we’re going deal shopping,” says Chabert as Gretchen, who is now a mother pulling up to school in a convertible car and calling out to her visibly embarrassed daughter.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2023
“There’s no more ‘Oh sweetie, you’re fine,’” Dr. Auguste said.
From New York Times • May 28, 2023
“No, sweetie, a hostel is an affordable place to stay when you travel.”
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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