noun
lovey
LUH-vee
Lovey (noun) means informal term of address, especially between actors or close friends. Example: “Darling, lovey, you were marvelous tonight," the director said.”
noun
1
Informal term of address, especially between actors or close friends.
""Darling, lovey, you were marvelous tonight," the director said."
2
A child's comfort object, such as a favorite blanket or stuffed toy.
"A lovey can be a comfort to your child and ease the pain of separation."
— Elizabeth Pantley, The No-Cry Separation Anxiety Solution (2010)
"She wouldn't go to sleep without her lovey."
"Young children need to have certain love objects or “loveys” such as teddy bears around all the time."
— Kathryn Castle, The Infant & Toddler Handbook: Invitations for Optimum Early Development (1987)
How to use lovey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA pet name for a person, or a child's special comfort toy/blanket.
When to use it
Informal and affectionate.
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Word forms
- Plural
- loveys
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Etymology
Formed from love and -y.
Rhymes for lovey
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What does “lovey” mean?
The word “lovey” means informal term of address, especially between actors or close friends. In plain terms, a pet name for a person, or a child's special comfort toy/blanket.
How do you pronounce “lovey”?
“Lovey” is pronounced LUH-vee (/ˈlʌvi/ in IPA).
How do you use “lovey” in a sentence?
Here is “lovey” used in a sentence: “"Darling, lovey, you were marvelous tonight," the director said.”
What part of speech is “lovey”?
“Lovey” is a noun.
How many meanings does “lovey” have?
“Lovey” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal term of address, especially between actors or close friends.
