sonny

Example Sentences

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“So I say, ‘Well sonny boy, when I came to Mexico, you were this high, and I was cooking with your grandmothers.’

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2020

The obvious reply for Darling would have been along the lines of: while you've been watching I've been doing it, sonny.

From The Guardian • Mar. 29, 2010

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