deary
Americannoun
noun
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informal a term of affection: now often sarcastic or facetious
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an exclamation of surprise or dismay
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Origin of deary
Example Sentences
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It comes when Callas, resplendent even in a bathrobe, glides into the kitchen to sing at Bruna while the poor deary cooks her an omelet.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2024
Laurie thanked her with a look that made her think in a sudden panic, “Oh, deary me! I know he’ll say something, and then what shall I do?”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
But I’m content, for it’s comin’ to me, my deary, and comin’ quick.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
"I wish for your sake, deary, the colonel had lain quiet in his grave."
From Faithful Margaret A Novel by Ashmore, Annie
"Yes, my deary; he did come at last," she said, in a voice full of a satisfaction that was almost solemn in its intensity.
From Silver Pitchers: and Independence A Centennial Love Story by Alcott, Louisa May
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