darlin

dar-lin · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An informal or dialectal spelling of *darling*, representing casual pronunciation.

  2. 2.

    Used as a term of endearment, especially in Southern American English or Irish English.

Related words

See also: darling, dear, honey
Synonyms: darling, dear, honey, sweetheart

Etymology

An informal variant of darling, representing the dropped final 'g' sound common in casual speech. From Old English deorling, from deore (dear) + -ling (diminutive suffix).