darlin'
Term of endearment
Darlin' is an affectionate spelling of darling that captures Southern American or Irish pronunciation.
The dropped g signals warmth and informality: Hey darlin', how've you been?
It appears in country music, casual speech, and dialogue meant to convey regional flavor or intimate familiarity.
Informal term for companion
hon · hun · babe · friend · familiar · casual · colloquial · chummy
Affectionate name for beloved
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- belovedOne who is treasured
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
love · sweetie · pet · treasure · angel · baby · doll · pumpkin
Unhurried, elongated speech pattern
- twangSharp vibrating sound
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- porchCovered entryway structure
- sweet teaChilled, sugared leaf infusion
magnolia · belle · gentleman · charm · courtesy · manners · genteel · y'all
State of proximity
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- warmthHeat you feel
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
devotion · attachment · bonding · togetherness · companionship · trust · caring · embrace
buddy
Informal term for companion
dude · hon · hun · babe · friend · familiar · casual · colloquial · chummy · folksy
sweetheart
Affectionate name for beloved
precious · love · sweetie · pet · treasure · angel · baby · doll · pumpkin · lovey
drawl
Unhurried, elongated speech pattern
- twangSharp vibrating sound
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- porchCovered entryway structure
sweet tea · magnolia · belle · gentleman · charm · courtesy · manners · genteel · y'all · folksy
closeness
State of proximity
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- warmthHeat you feel
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
affection · devotion · attachment · bonding · togetherness · companionship · trust · caring · embrace · connection
- my darling
- little darlingEndearing term for someone cherished
- media darlingFavored subject of coverage
- indie darlingCritically acclaimed independent production
- critical darlingWork reviewers champion
- Wendy Darling