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Definition of sonny

sonny

/ˈsʌn.i/
son · ny
Plural:sonnies
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sonny Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An informal, familiar, or sometimes patronizing form of address for a young boy or a man younger than the speaker.

Example

"The elderly shopkeeper smiled and asked, "What can I get for you today, sonny?""

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used as a direct form of address (vocative) by an older person speaking to a young boy or younger man; when addressed to an adult man, it often carries a patronizing or condescending tone. Do not confuse with its homophone 'sunny' (bright with sunlight).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sonny. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sonny
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