treacle
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Sweetheart (from treacle tart).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Listen, treacle, this is the last time I'll warn you!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “treacle” mean?
Sweetheart (from treacle tart).
Is “treacle” formal or informal?
treacle is generally slang.
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