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sweetie

noun
sweet·​ie | \ ˈswÄ“-tÄ“ How to pronounce sweetie (audio) \

Definition of sweetie

1 sweeties plural, British : sweet sense 1a
2 : sweetheart
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Examples of sweetie in a Sentence

My sweetie and I will be at the party. brought flowers home to his sweetie

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 View this post on Instagram My sweetie Bruce and I are in DC this week. — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "Bruce Mann, Elizabeth Warren's Husband, Is Low-Key But Incredibly Supportive," 29 Jan. 2019 Nothing beats being locked in a room with your sweetie, amirite? — Nia Martin, The Seattle Times, "Valentine’s Day gifts that celebrate your Seattle love," 4 Feb. 2019 Tonight: Wine and dine a loved one or potential sweetie. — BostonGlobe.com, "Where to get a taste of Brazil’s culture and cuisine before you go," 14 July 2018 If you are attached, you and your sweetie dote on each other. — BostonGlobe.com, "Horoscope," 8 July 2018 Hi sweeties, welcome back to another edition of This Week in Timothée Chalamet. — Cady Drell, Marie Claire, "This Week in Timothée Chalamet, August 3 Edition," 3 Aug. 2018 From 1978's Natural High, this soulful romantic ode is sure to seal the deal with your sweetie any night of the week. — Kat Bein, Billboard, "The 10 Best Lionel Richie Songs," 27 June 2018 The tradition of giving sweets to your sweetie on Valentine’s Day dates to at least the mid-19th century. — NOLA.com, "New Orleans confectioners create Valentine's Day treats almost too pretty to eat...almost," 2 Feb. 2018 Many light and happy moments occur between you and your sweetie. — BostonGlobe.com, "Horoscope," 25 May 2018

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First Known Use of sweetie

1705, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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sweetie

noun
How to pronounce sweetie (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of sweetie

informal
: a person you love very much
—used to address someone you love
: a kind or helpful person : someone who is very nice

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