Darl

//dɐːl// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    darling (as a term of address) Australia, New-Zealand, informal

    "'Well if you're sure. I was going to make myself a cup of tea before it gets too hot. Do you want one?' 'No. I'll be right. Listen darl, I brought you back something, and the kids,' he says, opening his backpack[…]"

Example

More examples

"Darl Thomas ran headlong up the staircase that spiralled through the dim cavern."

Etymology

Clipping of darling.

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