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luvvy

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Luvvy (noun) means a fond or friendly way of addressing someone.

noun
1
A fond or friendly way of addressing someone.
"Don't cry luvvy, everything will be OK."
2
(informal) An actor, especially one seen as vain and overly theatrical.
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Etymology

From a phonetic spelling of love + -y; in the second sense, because this (as a term for darling or sweetheart) is perceived as a common utterance of thespians.

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What is the meaning of luvvy?
"luvvy" (noun) means a fond or friendly way of addressing someone.
What are the different meanings of luvvy?
"luvvy" has 2 main meanings: 1. A fond or friendly way of addressing someone; 2. (informal) An actor, especially one seen as vain and overly theatrical.
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