Meaning & use
Hon
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An informal term of endearment, short for 'honey,' used to address someone affectionately or casually.
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Thanks for the coffee, hon.
Can you pass the salt, hon?
A note on using this word
The clipped form 'hon' is especially common in casual, friendly speech, such as from a waitress addressing a customer, without necessarily implying romance.
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