Lovey-dovey
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Lovey-dovey is an adjective meaning (informal) Affectionate in a rather mushy or oversentimental fashion.
Meaning
(informal) Affectionate in a rather mushy or oversentimental fashion.
Example Sentences
This ain't no fooling around / No time for dancing, or lovey dovey / I ain't got time for that now
And then when she'd put me right off, and I didn't want her, she'd come all lovey-dovey, and get me. And I always went.
Synonyms for lovey-dovey
Depending on context, synonyms include kissy-kissy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lovesome, doting, lovely, lovish, loverly, fondsome.
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