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Son
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
sons
Examples
John is a loving father who takes great pride in raising his two sons.
02
the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus)
03
a casual, often affectionate or playful way to address a close friend
Slang
What does "son" mean in slang?
The term "son" is used informally as a playful or familiar way to address a close friend, not necessarily one's actual child. The structure takes a family term and repurposes it as a casual form of address, often implying closeness or teasing hierarchy. It is commonly used in urban and youth slang, especially in conversational English. The tone can range from affectionate to mildly competitive depending on context.
Examples
What 's up, son? Long time no see.
