Word
sweety
Countable noun
Definition
n. an affectionate name you call someone you love, like your partner, child, or close friend.
n. an affectionate form of address for a romantic partner, child, or close friend. Common variant spelling of 'sweetie'.
Examples
“Come here, sweety, I have soup for you.”
“She calls her little daughter sweety when she tucks her into bed each night.”
“He still keeps the birthday card that begins with 'To my sweety,' its faded ink carrying more weight now than any expensive gift.”
Examples
simple
“Come here, sweety, I have soup for you.”
contextual
“She calls her little daughter sweety when she tucks her into bed each night.”
complex
“He still keeps the birthday card that begins with 'To my sweety,' its faded ink carrying more weight now than any expensive gift.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “sweety” in context.
Verb
01. call sweety
“He calls his little daughter sweety.”
verb + noun
02. listen to sweety
“Please listen to sweety and help her with homework.”
verb + prep + noun
03. miss sweety
“I will miss you, sweety, have a safe trip.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. little sweety
“Come on, little sweety, time to put your shoes on.”
adj + noun
05. poor sweety
“Poor sweety, you look so tired after school.”
adj + noun
06. silly sweety
“Don't cry, silly sweety, it was only a joke.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. goodnight sweety
“Goodnight, sweety! See you in the morning.”
noun + noun
08. morning sweety
“Morning, sweety! Did you sleep well?”
noun + noun
09. come here sweety
“Come here, sweety, and sit next to me.”
10. good morning sweety
“Good morning, sweety! I made pancakes for breakfast.”
11. miss you sweety
“I miss you, sweety, please call me tonight.”
12. take care sweety
“Take care, sweety, and text me when you arrive.”
Etymology
From sweet + -y (diminutive suffix).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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