noun
sweetie
SWEE-tee
noun
1
An affectionate term for someone dearly loved.
"Come here, sweetie, let me help you with that."
2
British informal term for a piece of candy.
"She bought a bag of sweeties at the corner shop."
How to Use Sweetie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term of affection, or (mainly in British English) a piece of candy.
UK vs US
In the UK, "sweetie" or "sweets" commonly means candy; Americans would usually just say "candy."
Common pairings
hi, sweetie
a bag of sweeties
Word Forms
sweeties plural
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Etymology
From "sweet" plus the diminutive ending "-ie."