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Is it common to call our mother with ma'am in the western U.S? [closed]

What terms and expressions can be used in English to show one's love to his/her girlfriend/boyfriend? [closed]

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What did the word "Ade" mean in the English of a hundred years ago?

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Opposite of endearment terms - does it exist, and/or have a name?

How common are hypocorisms ending with "s" in female names? (Babs, Bess, Becks...)

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How did “pumpkin” come to be a term of endearment?

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Why do we call our lovers "baby"?

etymology american-english hypocorisms

Are capital letters used for terms of endearment like "Honey" and "Sweetheart"?

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