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term of endearment

palavra f carinhosa

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This literally means old foreigner, but depending on context, old can be both a term of endearment and one of criticism. en.wikipedia.org

In this case, the diminutive "negrito" can be used, as a term of endearment meaning pal, buddy or friend. en.wikipedia.org

The term "kal" is a common word of man, used as a term of endearment. en.wikipedia.org

The basic meaning of diminution in these languages is smallness of the object named; endearment, intimacy, etc. is secondary and dependent on context. en.wikipedia.org

Unlike duck, however which is always a term of endearment the word is sometimes used for scorn as well as endearment. en.wikipedia.org

The nickname may also be used outside the family by friends as a term of endearment. en.wikipedia.org

It is also called polquita, a term of endearment. en.wikipedia.org

According to the host, he takes the term as one of endearment. en.wikipedia.org

The accent has been used to comedic effect in some media, whether derogatorily or in endearment or nostalgia. en.wikipedia.org

Honey has been documented as a term of endearment from at least the 14th century. en.wikipedia.org

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