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  2. Term of endearment - Wikipedia

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    This article is about the phrase. For the film, see Terms of Endearment. For other uses, see Terms of Endearment (disambiguation). A term of endearment is a word or phrase used to address or describe a person, animal or inanimate object for which the speaker feels love or affection. Terms of endearment are used for a variety of reasons, such as parents addressing their children and lovers ...

  3. Terms of Endearment (disambiguation) - Wikipedia

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    A term of endearment is a word or phrase used to address and/or describe a person or animal for which the speaker feels love or affection. Terms of Endearment may also refer to: Terms of Endearment, by Larry McMurtry, 1975 Terms of Endearment, a film based on the novel, 1983; Terms of Endearment (play), a stage play adapted from the novel

  4. List of age-related terms with negative connotations - Wikipedia

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    MILF: [27] An acronym slang term meaning "mother I'd like to fuck"; considered sexist and ageist by some and positive or neutral by others. Mrs. Robinson: Refers to a character in the 1967 feature film "The Graduate"; slang term referring to an older woman pursuing someone younger than herself, typically an adolescent male. (see "cougar" above)

  5. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    Notes Works cited References External links 0-9 S.S. Kresge Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain, about 1920 86 Main article: 86 1. Soda-counter term meaning an item was no longer available 2. "Eighty-six" means to discard, eliminate, or deny service A abe's cabe 1. Five dollar bill 2. See fin, a fiver, half a sawbuck absent treatment Engaging in dance with a cautious partner ab-so-lute-ly ...

  6. Diminutive - Wikipedia

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    A diminutive is a word obtained by modifying a root word to convey a slighter degree of its root meaning, either to convey the smallness of the object or quality named, or to convey a sense of intimacy or endearment, and sometimes to belittle something or someone.

  7. Bae (word) - Wikipedia

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    Bae (/ b eɪ / BAY) is a slang term of endearment, [1] primarily used among youth. It came into widespread use around 2013 and 2014 through social media and hip-hop and R&B lyrics. [ 2 ] The term originated as an abbreviation of the word baby or babe .

  8. Bubba - Wikipedia

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    For example, in Australia, the Queensland State Government has a baby immunisation programme called "BubbaJabs" for Aboriginal babies within Queensland. [ 4 ] In gun culture, "Bubba" is a term used for a person who permanently alters or modifies historic firearms, with no regard for its historical value, or as a verb or adjective to describe ...

  9. Ulster English - Wikipedia

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    noun: Possibly from Woodbine (cigarette). blade girl noun: Mainly used in Tyrone with different meanings depending on usage, but always refers to a female. "Look at thon blade" – "Look at that girl"; "Our blade" – "My sister/cousin" (Can also be used as a term of endearment in this form) boak, boke: to retch/vomit, vomit verb noun: From ...