15+ Slang Words For Lover (And How To Use Them)

Written by Gabriel Cruz - Foodie, Animal Lover, Slang & Language Enthusiast

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To love and to be loved is one of the most wonderful things any human can experience. The feeling of warmth, joy, and excitement coupled with the support, guidance, and security that one experiences when in love is just so amazing. 

We researched and compiled a list of slang words related to or referencing lover. Enjoy reading!

Slang Words for Lover (in Alphabetical Order)

Babycakes

Meaning:

  • (Noun) An urban slang that was prominent in the 1980s and 1990s. It is a combination of two terms of endearment, “baby” and “cake.”
  • Example: My babycakes loves pizza so I’m gonna surprise her. 

Bun Bun

Meaning:

  • (Noun) Another “cutesy” slang for your lover, possibly derived from “hon” or “honey”
  • Example: Bun bun! Please take out the trash before I get back home.  

Doxy

Meaning:

  • (Noun) An old British slang for a mistress or lover. 
  • Example: They say the prince had a doxy from the slums but there was no confirmation. 

Floozy

Meaning:

  • (Noun) An archaic slang for prostitute, mistress, lover, or a lady who likes casual sexual encounters. 
  • Example: The CEO was caught with his floozy, going into a resort. 

Him Indoors

Meaning:

  • (Noun) The Cockney Rhyming slang for husband.

Inamorato

Meaning:

  • (Noun) A slang word of Italian origin. It is a somewhat snobbish way of referring to a male lover.
  • Example: My inamorato is taking me to an opera in Vienna for the weekend.

Informal Moll

Meaning:

  • (Noun) Popular in the 1920s and 1930s, this slang refers to the lovers or wives of mobsters.
  • Example: There was this documentary about the informal moll of Al Capone. Their lives were very scary, to be honest. 

Ladylove

Meaning:

  • (Noun) Usually used for a female lover but it can also be used for a mistress. 
  • Example: My ladylove is so sweet. She understands that I need to relax after a hard day.  

LOML

Meaning:

  • (Noun) Short for “love of my life.” This slang is a term of endearment and was heavily popularized by Queen.
  • Example: LOML, do you want to go to Japan? You said you wanted to see the cherry blossom. 

Paramour

Meaning:

  • (Noun) An obsolete slang for a lover, usually referring to a mistress or an extra marital relationship.
  • Example: Dad once had a paramour. It was a very dark time for the family.

SO

Meaning:

  • (Noun) Commonly used in social media and texting, this slang is short for “significant other” and is used as a gender-neutral term for lover. 
  • Example: My SO thinks that I am at the bar with friends but in reality, I am planning his birthday party. 

Sugar

Meaning:

  • (Noun) It is a very famous slang in the US and is commonly used for one’s lover or partner.
  • Example: Sugar, you better talk to our son. He is having trouble at school. 

Sweetheart

Meaning:

  • (Noun) A slang term of affection originating from the 15th century. It is originally a British slang that became widely used.
  • Example: Sweetheart! Don’t forget your medicine just in case. 

Trouble And Strife

Meaning:

  • (Noun) The Cockney Rhyming slang for wife. 
  • Example: My trouble and strife caught me sneaking some food in the bedroom. She was mad.

Turtledove

Meaning:

  • (Noun) Another Cockney Rhyming slang and this one is for “love.” It can be used to refer to one’s lover. 
  • Example: My turtledove looked so beautiful on our wedding day.

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