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honey

/ˈhʌni/

noun

Meaning

  • A viscous, sweet fluid produced from plant nectar by bees. Often used to sweeten tea or to spread on baked goods.

  • A variety of this substance.

  • Nectar.

  • Something sweet or desirable.

  • A term of affection.

    "Honey, I'm home."

  • A woman, especially an attractive one.

    "Man, there are some fine honeys here tonight!"

  • A spectrum of pale yellow to brownish-yellow colour, like that of most types of (the sweet substance) honey.

Synonyms

mel,
darling,
sweetie

verb

Meaning

  • To sweeten; to make agreeable.

  • To be gentle, agreeable, or coaxing; to talk fondly; to use endearments.

  • To be or become obsequiously courteous or complimentary; to fawn.

adjective

Meaning

  • Involving or resembling honey.

  • Of a pale yellow to brownish-yellow colour, like most types of honey.