deary

Other forms: dearies

Definitions of deary
  1. noun
    a special loved one
    synonyms: darling, dearie, ducky, favorite, favourite, pet
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    chosen
    one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
    macushla
    (an Irish term of address expressing affection) darling
    mollycoddle
    a pampered darling; an effeminate man
    teacher's pet
    the teacher's favorite student
    type of:
    lover
    a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
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