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A viscous, sweet fluid produced from plant nectar by bees
“Felix cut another slice of bread and spread it with a thin layer of margarine, topped with honey made by the Squire's bees.”
A much-loved person, especially a significant other
“So he took her in his arms and he called her his dear honey.”
A very physically attractive person, especially a woman
“I had a fling with her myself. She was a real honey. The kind who'd stroke your fevered brow while stealing your wallet.”
A particularly admirable or pleasing person or thing
“It was a honey of a book, too, though the neighbors were much divided about its merits.”
A yellow-brown color, like that of caramel
“One moment, the skies are as blue as cornflowers and the sun the color of honey falling on the pavements. The next, a storm spins through, all gray and blustering.”
A boyfriend or male partner
See long sweetening and short sweetening
Talk which aims to charm, flatter, or persuade (often considered typical of Irish people)
(informal) A woman
To praise or compliment, typically excessively or insincerely
“Julia was using her, honeying her up to get out of doing a good job.”
To cajole or convince someone with flattery
To make or become sweet or sweeter in taste
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