Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [luhv-ee]
- /ˈlʌv i/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [luhv-ee]
- /ˈlʌv i/
Definitions of lovey word
- noun lovey sweetheart; dear: used as a term of endearment. 1
- noun lovey Used as an affectionate form of address. 1
- noun lovey affectionate term 1
- noun lovey (Britain) An informal mode of address (associated most often with actors and the like). 0
- noun lovey A baby's toy, blanket, or other object of affection. 0
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Origin of lovey
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1725-35; love + -ey2
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Parts of speech for Lovey
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lovey popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lovey usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lovey
noun lovey
- poppet — a usually plastic bead that can be connected to or detached from others of the same kind without hooks or clasps, used to form necklaces, bracelets, etc.
- ducks — any of numerous wild or domesticated web-footed swimming birds of the family Anatidae, especially of the genus Anas and allied genera, characterized by abroad, flat bill, short legs, and depressed body.
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