1. a term of endearment for someone you care about
Usage: informal
2. a sweet-natured or kind person
Usage: informal
3. a piece of candy or confection
Usage: British; informal

Examples

• Thanks for helping me, sweetie.
• Come here, sweetie, and give me a hug.
• She’s such a sweetie – always willing to help others.
• My grandmother is a real sweetie who bakes cookies for everyone.
• The children were excited to get sweeties from the shop.
• Would you like a sweetie from this jar?
• Don’t worry about it, sweetie, everything will be fine.