International term of endearment, but British working-class usage (‘me sweetheart’) shows particular affectionate patterns.
Sweetheart
Example Sentences
"me sweetheart"
Etymology & History
British term of endearment. British affectionate address. Romantic British relationship term. 'Sweetheart deal' business British. Reflects British romance vocabulary.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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