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Definition of sweetie

sweetie

/ˈswiːti/
sweet · ie

Adverb:sweetly
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Plural:sweeties
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Adjective:sweet
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1

A beloved person, such as a romantic partner, child, or close friend; often used as an affectionate term of address.

Example

"Could you please pass me the keys, sweetie?"


2

An amiable, kind, or thoughtful person.

Example

"Our new neighbor is an absolute sweetie who always offers to help with the groceries."


3

British A small piece of sugar confectionery, such as a hard boiled candy, toffee, or chocolate.

Example

"The grandmother kept a jar of peppermint sweeties in her handbag for the children."


4

The edible citrus fruit of the hybrid cultivar Oroblanco (a cross between a pomelo and a white grapefruit), having a thick green or yellowish rind and mild, sweet, seedless flesh that lacks the bitterness of standard grapefruit.

Example

"She peeled a fresh sweetie for breakfast, enjoying its juicy, low-acid segments."

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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