noun
- Plural of hon; informal term of endearment for a person, typically used to address someone affectionately.
Usage: informal; chiefly North American; often used as a casual greeting or term of address
Examples
- Thanks for helping out, hons!
- The waitress called all her customers 'hons' with a warm smile.
- Come on over here, hons, and have some cake.
- She greeted her friends with 'Hey, hons, how are you doing?'
- The group of close friends often called each other 'hons' as a sign of affection.