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sweetie

/ˈswiː.t̬i/

noun
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🇬🇧 UK

/ˈswiː.t̬i/

🇺🇸 US

/ˈswiː.t̬i/

Meaning

  1. Meaning 1 · noun

    (often as a term of address) A person who is much loved.

  2. Meaning 2 · noun

    A sweetheart.

  3. Meaning 3 · noun

    A fruit that is a crossbreed between a grapefruit and a pomelo, originating in Israel.

  4. 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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/məˈtɪkjʊləs/

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“She kept meticulous notes during the lecture.”

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