dearie me

UK/ˌdɪəɹiˈmiː/

A form of dear me — An expression of surprise, dismay, or indulgent disapproval.

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Meanings

interjection
  1. alternativeAlternative form of dear me.

    Synonyms: wow, dammit, tut tut

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
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Cite this entry
APA

dearie me. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dearie%20me

MLA

“dearie me.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dearie%20me. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dearie me,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dearie%20me.

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