"Honeyboy" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: honey + boy Etymology templates: {{compound|en|honey|boy}} honey + boy Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Honeyboy
  1. A male nickname. Related terms: honeygirl
    Sense id: en-Honeyboy-en-name-0GiTmRIK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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