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honey

The correct spelling is honey.

How to pronounce honey

/ˈhʌni/
noun

IPA: /ˈhʌni/

Say it like: Hon-ee

The correct spelling is honey. A viscous, sweet fluid produced from plant nectar by bees. Often used to sweeten tea or to spread on baked goods. For example: "Honey, I'm home."

Usage Examples

Honey, I'm home.

Man, there are some fine honeys here tonight!

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A viscous, sweet fluid produced from plant nectar by bees. Often used to sweeten tea or to spread on baked goods.
  2. 2.A variety of this substance.
  3. 3.Nectar.
  4. 4.Something sweet or desirable.
  5. 5.A term of affection.

verb

  1. 1.To sweeten; to make agreeable.
  2. 2.To be gentle, agreeable, or coaxing; to talk fondly; to use endearments.
  3. 3.To be or become obsequiously courteous or complimentary; to fawn.

adjective

  1. 1.Involving or resembling honey.
  2. 2.Of a pale yellow to brownish-yellow colour, like most types of honey.

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