Dearie
noun
A term of endearment or a nickname often used towards someone you like or love.
Oh dearie, I missed you so much!
Often appears as...
- oh dearie
- my dearie
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A way of addressing a woman whose name you do not know, especially an older woman.
Excuse me, dearie, could you please help me carry this?
Often appears as...
- excuse me dearie
- thank you dearie
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A term of endearment or a nickname often used towards someone you like or love.
Oh dearie, I missed you so much!
Often appears as...
- oh dearie
- my dearie
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A way of addressing a woman whose name you do not know, especially an older woman.
Excuse me, dearie, could you please help me carry this?
Often appears as...
- excuse me dearie
- thank you dearie
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Affectionate Tone
Used to express warmth and fondness towards someone close to you.
You've done so well, dearie!
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Strangers
Avoid using 'dearie' with strangers as it may seem overly familiar or condescending.
Thanks but no, dearie, I don't need assistance.
Pro Tip 3/3Generally Informal
Suitable for casual conversations; not to be used in formal or professional settings.
Let's go out for lunch, dearie.
Pro Tip 1/3Affectionate Tone
Used to express warmth and fondness towards someone close to you.
You've done so well, dearie!
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Strangers
Avoid using 'dearie' with strangers as it may seem overly familiar or condescending.
Thanks but no, dearie, I don't need assistance.
Pro Tip 3/3Generally Informal
Suitable for casual conversations; not to be used in formal or professional settings.
Let's go out for lunch, dearie.
Pro Tip 1/3Affectionate Tone
Used to express warmth and fondness towards someone close to you.
You've done so well, dearie!
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Strangers
Avoid using 'dearie' with strangers as it may seem overly familiar or condescending.
Thanks but no, dearie, I don't need assistance.
Pro Tip 3/3Generally Informal
Suitable for casual conversations; not to be used in formal or professional settings.
Let's go out for lunch, dearie.
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Video examples
Putting the Cub's Teeth...
To the side. There we go. If I just let it go, he'd keep swallowing it. So, the fact that I pull it to the side makes him use his carnassial teeth, which are the ones that are designed for chewing off chunks of flesh. Dearie me. Just
Video examples
Putting the Cub's Teeth...
To the side. There we go. If I just let it go, he'd keep swallowing it. So, the fact that I pull it to the side makes him use his carnassial teeth, which are the ones that are designed for chewing off chunks of flesh. Dearie me. Just
Example 1 of 1
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