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dearie Definition

dearie (dir′ē)

noun pl. -·ies

Informal dear; darling: now often ironic or humorous

dearie Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • me.: Oh dearie me. [ Remembering earlier vow ] That reminds us: what was the most ridiculous thing you've done while drunk?

Noun used with modifier

  • master: The first woman cackled " OOh, I bet you're a master bridge player dearie - you're not?
  • bridge: The first woman cackled " OOh, I bet you're a master bridge player dearie - you're not?
dearie Quotes

I'll meet thee on the lea-rig, My ain kind Dearie,O.

—Burns, Robert

   The golden Hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my Dearie; For dear to me as light and life Was my sweet Highland Mary.

—Burns, Robert

   Ay waukin,O, Waukin still and weary: Sleep I can get nane, For thinkin on my Dearie.

—Burns, Robert