NYT Dictionary

LOVEY

/ˈlʌvi/
NounLOV-eylov-ey · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025

Meaning

An informal mode of address (associated most often with actors and the like).

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From love + -y.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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