sonny

Example Sentences

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It’s not like, ‘Hey get off my lawn, and baseball was better when I was a kid, sonny.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2018

“Come, sonny boy!” he heard her whisper, and with a smile he let go.

From The Guardian • Nov. 17, 2016

Sony was meant to appeal to Americans--a nod to "sonny boy," which was a phrase that was popular in Japan during the 1950s.

From Inc • Mar. 24, 2010

You'll have to wait until half-time for that sonny!

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2010

“Why don’t you get some shuteye, sonny? Me and Charley’ll hold the fort. Don’t forget the book, Charley.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck