Endearment

A term of Endearment is generally a means of expressing affection. The usage of this expression, however, changes significantly from person to person dependent on who the recipient of the endearing is.

Among two 'lovers', a term of endearment could be 'honey' or 'sweet heart', whereas among mates this is not appropriate. While among friends, an endearing expression could be something like teasing your mate jokingly (within reason).

Example: Among lovers
"That dress looks great on you"

Examples: Among Friends
"Stuff you mate, as if you got tickets to the concert!"
"Bit of a clutz there mate" (If they trip)

and so forth.

by Steve_OH July 14, 2011

endearing

a person, place, action or thing that is cute, adorable or loveable.

"You seem nervous..." says girl with a smile
"Great thats embarasing." says boy

"Actually I find it quite endearing." She replys

by llellaface July 27, 2009

endearment

An endearment is a loving or affectionate word or phrase that you say to someone you love

Sometimes it will be a term of endearment, sometimes a term of abuse.

by ... Zjdbckdnznsjd August 31, 2019

endearing

dream, dreamwastaken, smiley blob, minecraft manhunter, it’s him. he’s the definition of endearing

endearing? oh you must be talking about dream

by itsmeadow September 20, 2021

endearing

tommyinnit

tommys so endearing :(

by gall has lots of issues August 6, 2021

term of endearment

(1) A word or phrase used to address and/or describe a person or animal for which the speaker feels love or affection. A pet name. Often annoying to every one else except the speaker and the person/animal being referred to.

Don't hate, it's our term of endearment.

by justiferous January 9, 2011

awkwardly endearing

A description accorded to people whose behaviour is by normal standards considered weird or unusual, but is nevertheless deemed to be rather cute. The etymology of this word derives from encounters between one biracial bombshell and one tall, lanky American, the latter for which the term awkwardly endearing was coined for.

When a boy offers to buy a girl a cup of coffee out of gratitude for her having sent him notes. Although sweet the offer, in saying, "so you can snuggle up a little longer in bed in the morning", it is more than a tad bit weird. In other words, it is awkwardly endearing.

by Voldemort III March 10, 2008