Dearie (noun)

1. A term of endearment used to address someone you care about or love.
2. An affectionate or playful way of addressing someone, usually a person close to you.

Origin:

A term of endearment, likely derived from the word dear, which is a common way to address someone you care about or love.

Examples:

1. Don't worry, dearie, everything will be alright.
2. The old lady called her granddaughter dearie.
3. He always called his wife dearie as a term of endearment.
4. She affectionately called her best friend dearie.
5. He addressed his daughter as dearie when he wanted her to do something.