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

“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

“Dang!” said Grandpa, “Miss Lucille must a-gone to the bathroom. Crank it agin, sonny boy.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns