What does lovey-dovey mean?
Lovey-dovey means (informal) Affectionate in a rather mushy or oversentimental fashion..
Lovey-dovey
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(informal) Affectionate in a rather mushy or oversentimental fashion..
Example Sentences
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.
This ain't no fooling around / No time for dancing, or lovey dovey / I ain't got time for that now
Synonyms for lovey-dovey
Antonyms for lovey-dovey
Related Words
Word Forms
- more lovey-dovey
- most lovey-dovey
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lovey-dovey?
Common synonyms include kissy-kissy.
What is the opposite of lovey-dovey?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use lovey-dovey in a sentence?
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.
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