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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Origin of sweetie
Example Sentences
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When the raids began, Nicholls said, she told her husband, “I have the summer off, sweetie, but I want to help, and I’m going to call my friends.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2025
But Tony P. is not without controversy, even if he’s a sweetie.
From Slate • Dec. 17, 2024
“I don’t think anyone can answer that, sweetie pie.”
From BBC • Aug. 1, 2024
“There’s no more ‘Oh sweetie, you’re fine,’” Dr. Auguste said.
From New York Times • May 28, 2023
I don’t listen to the voice mail, because Mom always texts me after—and sure enough, a moment later: So sorry to do this, sweetie.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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