honey around

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Meaning · English

To cajole or sweet-talk (someone); to hang out around (someone) as a yes-man or toady.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm chiều lòng hoặc nói ngọt với (ai đó); xu nịnh xung quanh (ai đó)

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Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “honey around” mean?

To cajole or sweet-talk (someone); to hang out around (someone) as a yes-man or toady.

Is “honey around” formal or informal?

honey around is generally informal.