English Explanatory Dictionary

luvvy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An affectionate term of address.
  2. An actor or actress, especially a narcissistic and pretentious one.

Pronunciation

/ˈlʌvi/

Word forms

luvvy luvvies lovey lovie luvvie

Etymology

From a phonetic spelling of love + -y; in the second sense, because this (as a term for darling or sweetheart) is perceived as a common utterance of thespians.

Derived words

luvviness
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