sweet thing
Term of endearment
Sweet thing is an affectionate term of address, typically directed at someone found attractive or endearing: Hey, sweet thing, come over here.
The phrase can sound warm or patronizing depending on context and relationship—intimate between partners, potentially unwelcome from strangers.
It also describes anything delightful: That convertible is a sweet thing.
- darlingBeloved person or pet
- little darlingEndearing term for someone cherished
- sugarplumSmall round sweet
- sugar plum fairyMagical ballet character
- candySugary edible treats
eye candy · lovebug · honey · honey bunch · sugar pie · delight · chocolate · snugglebug · charm · sweetheart · dear · joy · bundle of joy · angel · little angel · cutie · cutie pie · syrup
- pet namessweetheart, darling, Buddy, honey, Max