lovey
- noun
- /ˈlʌvi/
- Informal
- Never lose your faith, Lovey.
- lovey, do we?
- getting all lovey
- stop all the lovey
Like my whole life is just like lovey, you're a special kid.
- Like my whole life is just like lovey, you're a special kid.
- Rune is like the fuck and not super happy about it but he's a Prince, say lovey, it's his job.
Examples
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My little lovey, he's getting so handsome.
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I made you a bracelet, Lovey!
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And she said, oh, lovey calls me lovey.
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And she said, oh, lovey called me lovey.
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What now would they be doing for a living, lovey?
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Uh, Lovey, could I borrow a feather, please?
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Not this time, Lovey.
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Who was it, Lovey?
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Here's your lovey.
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You always make me smile, my lovey.
Synonyms
A person you love very much
A person you love in a romantic way
A word people use to address someone they care about, like dear
A person you love or care for very much
A person you love very much
An affectionate slang word often used for a girlfriend or close friend
A person you love or like very much
A person who is very much loved
A short, loving name for a partner or close friend
A word used to show love or kindness to someone
A person you love and feel close to
A friendly, playful name you use for someone you love
A name people use to show love for a partner, child, or pet
A loving nickname for a child or someone you love
A person you love or care about, often called this name to show love
A friendly word you use to call someone you love, like 'darling'
A friendly name for someone you love or like
A loving nickname for a baby or someone you care for
A loving name you use for someone you care about
A French word used to call someone you love, like 'darling'
A loving name someone uses for a partner or close friend
A casual name for a person you date, often a girlfriend
A person you love and care about a lot
A loving name for someone you care about
A friendly informal word used to call someone, often in British English
A name someone uses to show love for a partner or close friend
A playful, very affectionate nickname used between romantic partners or close friends
A loving nickname used for a person or pet
A friendly loving name for a child or someone you love
Antonyms
How Affectionate
- Informal
- Informal
- Informal
- Informal
- Informal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Lovey as a pet name comes from love plus -y, meaning 'little love' or 'dear', and works like other pet names such as honey or dear. So calling someone 'lovey' is an easy, friendly way to show you care for them.