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sweetie

American  
[swee-tee] / ˈswi ti /

noun

  1. Informal. sweetheart.

  2. British. Usually sweeties. candy; sweets.

sweetie British  
/ ˈswiːtɪ /

noun

  1. sweetheart; darling: used as a term of endearment

  2. another word for sweet

  3. an endearing person

  4. a large seedless variety of grapefruit which has a green to yellow rind and juicy sweet pulp

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Etymology

Origin of sweetie

First recorded in 1695–1705; sweet + -ie

Example Sentences

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County Animal Care and Control generally has a large range of kitties to choose from, ranging in age from lil’ baby to old sweetie.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2025

But Tony P. is not without controversy, even if he’s a sweetie.

From Slate • Dec. 17, 2024

“I don’t think anyone can answer that, sweetie pie.”

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2024

“There’s no more ‘Oh sweetie, you’re fine,’” Dr. Auguste said.

From New York Times • May 28, 2023

"Jazz, could you excuse us for a second, sweetie? Go hang in your room just for a few minutes."

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds

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