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❤️ Affection 😊 Friendly address
luv

luv

9.3
A friendly informal word used to call someone, often in British English
  • interjection
  • /lʌv/
  • UK
translation icon : cariño
  • HELLO, LUV.

Examples

Synonyms

love
vsluv
  • Informal
772 1.0

A word people use to address someone they care about, like dear

is milder and more casually friendly than that strong affection
babe
vsluv
  • Informal
308 8.1

A name you call someone you love

is equally informal but used more broadly, not only for attraction
hon
vsluv
  • Informal
11 8.2

A short, loving name for a partner or close friend

is more casual and British, not necessarily intimate or romantic
bubby
vsluv
  • Informal
8 9.1

A friendly name for a close friend

is British informal friendly used broadly, not only for close pals
dearie
vsluv
  • Informal
6 8.1

A word used to show love or kindness to someone

is a plainer British informal address rather than a deep affection term
lovey
vsluv
  • Informal
5 7.5

A gentle name used for someone you love

is less intimate and more casual in tone and usage
deary
vsluv
  • UK
2 8.4

A person you love or care about, often called this name to show love

is more casual and friendly, used in everyday British speech
amore
vsluv
  • Informal
2 8.2

A friendly word you use to call someone you love, like 'darling'

is informal British and used more casually than that romantic term
chee
vsluv
  • Informal
1 9.9

A friendly way to call someone you like

is a British informal friendly address rather than romantic
chérie
vsluv
  • Informal
1 9.8

A French word used to call someone you love, like 'darling'

is informal British and friendlier than that foreign romantic expression
babby
vsluv
  • Informal
9.9

A name someone uses to show love for a partner or close friend

is more generally friendly and British rather than overtly romantic

How Affectionate

love
  • Informal
772 1.0
darling
  • Informal
∞ 1.0
dear
  • Informal
29 1.0
luv
  • UK
9.3
mate
  • UK
213 5.3

Surface Forms

luv main

Etymology

The word luv is a casual way to say love when talking to someone, especially in British English. It simply spells how people say 'love' quickly, so calling someone 'luv' is like calling them 'dear' or 'mate'.