deedie
4
9.9
- noun
- Baby Talk
:
pequeñito
- She called her youngest child deedie whenever he did something cute.
Examples
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He gave his favorite toy the nickname deedie because it was so small and precious.
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The puppy responded happily to the name deedie during playtime.
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Look at that little deedie playing in the garden.
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She has a cute little deedie named Max.
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The little boy hugged his deedie tightly as he fell asleep.
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That fluffy puppy is such a deedie and brings joy to the whole family.
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Look at that deedie toy; it has the cutest face and softest fur.
Synonyms
69
9.5
A small, very cute person or animal that people often call by a nickname
62
9.0
An affectionate slang word often used for a girlfriend or close friend
15
7.9
A small, cute child that adults call to show love
7
9.9
A friendly word for a person's bottom or for someone very cute
7
7.8
A small doll or a name for a sweet child
3
1.0
People call young children that in a caring way
2
9.6
A loving nickname for a baby or someone you care for
1
8.9
A friendly name for a person, or a small duck
1
8.2
A small child or young goat that people talk about in a loving, informal way
1
9.5
A playful name people use for a child or pet
1
9.9
A small child or person treated with love and care
1
8.4
A small, cute child often a baby or toddler
1
9.9
Playful name for a child, partner or close friend
A friendly loving name for a child or someone you love
A loving nickname used for a person or pet
A small young lamb people speak of in a loving way
A small boy people call in a friendly, playful way
How Affectionate
- Informal
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1.0
- Informal
∞
1.0
- Baby Talk
4
9.9
- Informal
11
2.1
- Informal
49
2.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
Deedie is probably from baby talk 'dee' with the friendly ending -ie, similar to doggie or sweetie. That ending gives a name a 'cute' and 'small' feeling, so deedie is used as an affectionate name for a little child, a pet, or a small object.