lovey
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- noun
- /ˈlʌvi/
- Baby Talk
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- But three years later, on a whim, Mom does a search on eBay for "blue monkey" and up pops a stuffed animal that looks just like her son's lost lovey.
- a lovey for a child
Examples
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Ah Ah's back: Viral video of boy reuniting with lost lovey will make you cry.
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That's your lovey.
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Does she have a lovey to sleep with?
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We play peekaboo and toss his lovey in and out of the crib, which he finds hilarious.
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He has loveys.
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He starts to weep with joy and disbelief, hugging his lovey tightly, and you can just see the years fall away.
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Weeper alert: A home video of a young boy being reunited with his long-lost lovey went viral this month, and it's easy to see why it's striking a chord.
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Even just the past few nights, she's been coming to me around 5 PM with all of her nighttime gear (lovey, Soothie, blankets, etc.) and asking for "milk," which is a sure sign for bed.
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She always sleeps with her favorite lovey, a soft blanket that makes her feel safe.
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When he feels scared at night, his lovey helps him fall asleep peacefully.
Synonyms
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A small doll or a name for a sweet child
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A small soft toy a child keeps for comfort
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A child's soft blanket that gives comfort
A small soft toy a child hugs for comfort
A small toy with different textures to touch
How Comforting
- Informal
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Lovey for a child's comfort toy also comes from love + -y, a way to say 'small thing you love', much like teddy names a small teddy bear. That's why a child's lovey is a soft item they keep for comfort and safety.