hon
Diner waitress's greeting
Hon is a casual term of endearment, short for honey.
It's used between romantic partners, from parents to children, or as friendly address to strangers—particularly associated with Baltimore and parts of the American South: Thanks, hon, What can I get you, hon?
The term conveys warmth and familiarity, though some find it patronizing from strangers.
Fond nickname for someone
- darlingBeloved person or pet
- dearTreasured or costly
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- loveIntense fond attachment
babe · sugar · pet · dearie · lovey · doll · precious · cutie
Female parent, informal
- dadMale parent, informal
- mamaInformal word for mother
- papaInformal term for father
- grannyInformal term for grandmother
grampa · sis · brother · sister · aunt · uncle · cousin · pops
Having high moral standards
- honoraryGiven as distinction
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- honourablePossessing moral integrity
- titleFormal honorific or name
prefix · courtesy · formal · address · dignitary · judge · official
sweetie
Fond nickname for someone
- darlingBeloved person or pet
- dearTreasured or costly
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
love · babe · sugar · pet · dearie · lovey · doll · precious · cutie · poppet
mom
Female parent, informal
granny · grampa · sis · brother · sister · aunt · uncle · cousin · pops · poppa
honorable
Having high moral standards
- honoraryGiven as distinction
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- honourablePossessing moral integrity
title · prefix · courtesy · formal · address · dignitary · judge · official
hospitality
Generous treatment of guests
Kyoto · shamisen · kimono · entertainment · graceful · refinement · tradition · ceremony · elegance
honstranger
Person not yet known
acquaintance · colleague · citizen · individual · person
- hone inFocus with precision
- honey mustardSweet and sharp condiment
- honey trapsSeduction-based intelligence schemes
- honeymoon periodInitial uncritical enthusiasm stage
- honey bunGlazed spiral pastry
- honey beeNectar-gathering hive insect
honey, hone, honeyed, honeymoon, honeycomb, honeydew, honeying, honeybun, honeybunch