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lovey-dovey

[luhv-ee-duhv-ee] / ˈlʌv iˈdʌv i /


















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"Co-hosting these global sporting events is not necessarily a recipe for a lovey-dovey relationship between the co-hosts," says Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff, an author and clinical assistant professor of global sport at New York University.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I’m a very emotional guy, but I’m not a very lovey-dovey guy.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2024

It began with an offhand remark: “Why aren’t you lovey-dovey anymore?” de Blasio, the former New York City mayor, asked, according to McCray, his wife.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 2023

“There was no cuddling or lovey-dovey stuff happening, even between Mom and Dad,” she wrote in her memoir.

From Washington Post • Feb. 15, 2023

During the move Negra and Victor were acting as if they were on their second honeymoon, all kissie-kissie and lovey-dovey.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez




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