noun
Street Slang
treacle
TREE-kuhl · noun · informal
An affectionate term for a woman; from 'treacle tart' = sweetheart.
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An affectionate address to a woman, from rhyming slang 'treacle tart' (sweetheart).
“Alright, treacle, what can I get you?”
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treacle In A Sentence
Alright, treacle, what can I get you?
Origin & Usage
'Treacle tart' rhymes with 'sweetheart'; clipped to 'treacle'.
Variants
treacle tart
People Also Ask
What does 'treacle' mean as a term of address?
It's an affectionate way to address a woman, meaning sweetheart. It comes from the rhyming slang 'treacle tart'.
Where does it come from?
From Cockney rhyming slang 'treacle tart', which rhymes with 'sweetheart', clipped to just 'treacle'.
Is calling someone 'treacle' rude?
It's meant warmly, as in 'alright, treacle?', though whether it lands as friendly can depend on tone and context.
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