endearment
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It could be a term of endearment from friends, because I grew up being friends with a lot of skater kids that would call each other “the worst.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Known among friends and colleagues as “Tío Felix,” a familial term of endearment, Contreras has been a dedicated reporter for close to 50 years.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025
Their chemistry and understanding of Cuban culture hits different when they pronounce “Paramount+” like a Cuban uncle and it's always from a place of endearment instead of ridicule.
From Salon • Nov. 9, 2024
He spoke about his grandmother, who he called "Mawmaw" – which he noted was a term of endearment in the Appalachian community he hails from.
From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024
Ida was more a member of the family than an employee and I called her Kgaitsedi, which means “Sister” and is a term of endearment.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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