machree

/mɑːˈkriː/

Definitions

1. noun

An affectionate or endearing term for a loved one, especially a friend or sweetheart.

“She called him machree, and it melted his heart.”

2. verb

To be or treat someone as a machree, or a term of endearment.

“He machreeed her with a sweet hug and a kiss.”

Synonyms

  • darling
  • sweetheart

Antonyms

  • enemy
  • hated one