sweetie
/ˈswiː.t̬i/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈswiː.t̬i/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈswiː.t̬i/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
(often as a term of address) A person who is much loved.
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Meaning 2 · noun
A sweetheart.
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Meaning 3 · noun
A fruit that is a crossbreed between a grapefruit and a pomelo, originating in Israel.
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Meaning 4 · noun
A sweet.
“Can I have a box of sweeties for being a good boy?”
How this word is used
- Everyday “Can I have a box of sweeties for being a good boy?”
- Academic “In academic writing, “sweetie” can carry a precise technical sense.”
- Business “In business contexts, “sweetie” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”
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