"luvvy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: luvvies [plural]
Etymology: From a phonetic spelling of love + -y; in the second sense, because this (as a term for darling or sweetheart) is perceived as a common utterance of thespians. Etymology templates: {{m|en|love}} love, {{m|en|-y}} -y Head templates: {{en-noun}} luvvy (plural luvvies)
  1. (informal) An affectionate term of address. Tags: informal
    Sense id: en-luvvy-en-noun-mPUJuvsY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 86 14
  2. (chiefly British, humorous, sometimes derogatory) An actor or actress, especially a narcissistic and pretentious one. Tags: British, derogatory, humorous, sometimes
    Sense id: en-luvvy-en-noun-SFPIEkFQ Categories (other): British English
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: lovey, lovie, luvvie Derived forms: luvviness

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