deary

[deer-ee] /ˈdɪər i/

noun, plural dearies. Informal: Sometimes Facetious.

Also, dearie.

Origin

1675-85; dear¹ + -y²

British Dictionary definitions for dearie

/ˈdɪərɪ/

noun

(informal) (pl) dearies. a term of affection: now often sarcastic or facetious

deary me!, dearie me!, an exclamation of surprise or dismay

Word Origin and History for dearie

also dearie, diminutive of dear with a notion of "dear one."

Slang definitions & phrases for dearie

noun

Dear person; cherished one •A somewhat vulgar term of address used chiefly by women: If you wore it you can't return it, dearie (1888+)