noun
darl
dl
Darl (noun) means informal term of address meaning "darling" or "dear", used affectionately, especially in Australian and British English. Example: “Thanks, darl," she said, taking the cup of tea.”
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Informal term of address meaning "darling" or "dear", used affectionately, especially in Australian and British English.
"'Hello, darl. This must be the newest addition to our family.' Melissa's attention was wrenched away from her confusing thoughts about Joss as she was enveloped in a warm hug from a woman just a little shorter than her."
— Joanna Neil, Lucy Clark (2010)
""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
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Word forms
- Plural
- darls
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Etymology
A shortened, casual form of "darling".
Rhymes for darl
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What does “darl” mean?
The word “darl” means informal term of address meaning "darling" or "dear", used affectionately, especially in Australian and British English. In plain terms, a cosy, informal way of calling someone "darling", common in Australian and some British speech.
How do you pronounce “darl”?
“Darl” is pronounced dl (/dɐːl/ in IPA).
How do you use “darl” in a sentence?
Here is “darl” used in a sentence: “"Thanks, darl," she said, taking the cup of tea.”
What part of speech is “darl”?
“Darl” is a noun.
