dearie

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Dearie is defined as a nickname that can be used either to express affection or that can be used in a condescending manner to patronize someone.

(noun)

  1. An example of dearie is a name you call someone you feel affectionate towards.
  2. An example of dearie is what a rude person calls you when he wants to talk down to you.

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See dearie in Webster's New World College Dictionary

or deary

noun pl. dearies

Informal dear; darling: now often ironic or humorous

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