sweetie
/ˈswiːti/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: sweeties
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person who is much loved.
Noun
Examples
"But... Do you feel better now?" "Much better, sweetie, thank you. Now I get to be a girl everyday."^([sic])
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A sweetheart.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sweetie” mean?
A person who is much loved.
Is “sweetie” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.