"honeygirl" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: honeygirls [plural]
Etymology: honey + girl Etymology templates: {{compound|en|honey|girl}} honey + girl Head templates: {{en-noun}} honeygirl (plural honeygirls)
  1. (colloquial) Term of endearment for a girl or young woman. Tags: colloquial Related terms: Honeyboy

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "2005, Robin Jones Gunn, Gardenias for Breakfast: A Women of Faith Novel, Thomas Nelson Inc, page 242",
          "text": "With a gentle tilt of her head, Grand Lady said, “Honeygirl, I have waited a long time to give this one last gift to you.” I sat beside her and nested her hand in mine. “You already have given me so much, Grand Lady.",
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          "text": "“Hullo, honeygirl!” “Out for an afternoon walk?” she asked, glad to see her. “Been trampin' through these woods for a gut many years now; don't 'spect I'll quit anytime soon.” Lizzie came and sat next to her on the boulder.",
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          "text": "“I'm just fine, honeygirl. Listen, I thought today we could go do some shoppin', lunch, ya know, what girls do. I know you must be bored out of your mind all alone in that house. What d'ya say?” “Oh, um . . . well .",
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