noun
darl
dl
noun
1
Informal term of address meaning "darling" or "dear", used affectionately, especially in Australian and British English.
""Thanks, darl," she said, taking the cup of tea."
"Are you alright, darl?"
How to Use Darl
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cosy, informal way of calling someone "darling", common in Australian and some British speech.
When to use it
Very informal and regional — mainly spoken, not written formally.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
darls plural
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Etymology
A shortened, casual form of "darling".