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sweethearting

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Courting; lovemaking.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated, uncountable, usually

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noun

Meaning 2

Theft by employees at the cash register, for example by giving away merchandise to friends and family.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: business, commerce, retail

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History

Etymology

From sweetheart + -ing.