noun

darl

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.”

noun

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 notes

In 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

darling →

Word forms

darls plural

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Etymology

A shortened, casual form of "darling".

Rhymes for darl

jarl carl Karl snarl

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Frequently asked questions

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.