"honey" meaning in English

See honey in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /'hʌni/ Audio: en-us-honey.ogg [US], LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-honey.wav [UK] Forms: honey [singular], honeys [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Honey is a sweet, thick liquid that is made by bees. It is usually golden or brown.
    Sense id: simple-honey-en-noun-uNT8PE-T
  2. An affectionate term.
    Sense id: simple-honey-en-noun-9XcdyJdR
  3. A woman.
    Sense id: simple-honey-en-noun-4BmJEEJs Categories (other): Colloquial
     
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