lil
- noun
- /lɪl/
- Informal
- Lil stands and watches, not minding the rain.
Examples
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>> Baby lils, li'l lils, and little missus are almost done!
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The teacher praised the lil girl for her beautiful drawing.
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Lil girls thrive on drama.
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So I'm going to save these for Lil niece.
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>> Baby lils, li'l lils, and little missus are almost done!
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But some people, bro, because of their success and their stats, they just feel like, Nah, you're not on my level Lil man, You know what I mean?
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My cousin always calls me her lil buddy when we play together.
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He took his lil sister to the park to enjoy the sunshine.
Synonyms
A friendly, informal way to call a child or young person
An affectionate slang word often used for a girlfriend or close friend
A woman or girl spoken to in a warm, slightly old-fashioned way
A very small person, often a child
A small child or person treated with love and care
A small child, said in a friendly way
A friendly name for a young or small person
A small boy people call in a friendly, playful way
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lil as a noun comes from calling someone little as a friendly name for a small or younger person, so it means a 'little one' used with affection. That's why people call a younger family member or friend their lil to show closeness.