lovey
word
Definition
A term of endearment used to refer to someone you love, such as a partner or child. In the US, it can also mean a soft security toy or blanket that comforts young children.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in British English as a pet name for loved ones; in American English, also refers to a child's comfort object. Highly informal, affectionate, and generally used only in close relationships or family settings. Rarely used between friends.
Spanish: cariño - amorcitoPortuguese (BR): querido - fofinho (brinquedo de bebê)Portuguese (PT): querido - fofinho (boneco de bebé)Chinese (Simplified): 亲爱的 - 小毯子（安抚物）Chinese (Traditional): 親愛的 - 小毯子（安撫物）Hindi: प्रिय - लवी (छोटे बच्चों का खिलौना या कंबल)Arabic: حبيبي - دمية طفل (بطانية صغيرة للأطفال)Bengali: প্রিয় - স্নেহভাজন - আদরের জিনিস (শিশুদের জন্য খেলনা বা কম্বল)Russian: милый - любимый - любимая игрушка (детская)Japanese: ラブリー（親しい呼び方） - お気に入りのぬいぐるみ／ブランケットVietnamese: cưng - đồ vật yêu thích (chăn/gấu bông của trẻ nhỏ)Korean: 자기야 - 애착 인형(아기용)Turkish: aşkım - canım - güven nesnesi (çocuklar için oyuncak veya battaniye)Urdu: جان - پیارا - پسندیدہ کھلونا (بچوں کے لیے)Indonesian: cưng - đồ vật an ủi (đồ chơi/bộ chăn mền trẻ em)
Example Sentences
Goodnight, lovey! Sleep well.
basic
He never goes to bed without his lovey.
basic
Come here, lovey, let me give you a hug.
basic
Her toddler carries his lovey everywhere, even to the grocery store.
natural
Thanks for picking up my coffee, lovey.
natural
She waved goodbye and said, "See you later, lovey!"
natural