sweetie

/ˈswiːti/
noun
  1. A term of endearment used to address a loved one, friend, or child.
    • Don't cry, sweetie, it's just a small scratch.
    • Can you pass the salt, sweetie?
    • Good night, sweetie, sleep well.
  2. A kind or lovable person.
    • He's a real sweetie for bringing me soup when I had a cold.
    • My neighbor is such a sweetie; she always walks my dog when I'm sick.
    • That little boy is a sweetie — he shared his toys with everyone.
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