Meaning & use
hons
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The plural of "hon," an informal term of endearment for a loved one or friend.
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"Come on in, hons," the waitress said, waving the group to a table.
She said goodbye to her hons at the end of the shift.
A note on using this word
"Hon" is a clipped form of "honey" and is especially common as a friendly address in diners and shops in the American South and Mid-Atlantic.
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