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joy

nounpeople

Affectionate term for a loved person

An affectionate name used to address someone you care for; equivalent to 'dear' or 'love'.

Example in use

Hoozit, joy?

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/JOY/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentaffectionate

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