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hon

1 American  
[huhn] / hʌn /

noun

Informal.

  1. honey.

hon. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. honor.

  2. honorable.

  3. honorably.

  4. honorary.

Hon. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. Honorable.

  2. Honorary.

hon. 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. honorary

  2. honourable

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Hon. 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. Honourable (title)

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Etymology

Origin of hon

First recorded in 1905–10; shortened form of honey

Example Sentences

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She wasn't saying "hey hon" in our DMs, but it felt pretty close.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2023

And sure, one could say, “Sorry, hon, this isn’t art camp. You have to sell your work.”

From Slate • Nov. 14, 2019

And if they are really smart, they might even say, “Sure, hon, you want me to drive you to the rally?”

From Washington Times • Apr. 9, 2018

Straight offer, as in no audition, hon, the part’s all yours.

From Washington Post • May 2, 2017

“Now, hon, that don’t have anything to do with your pa.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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