A sweetheart or romantic partner, especially used in Australian or regional slang, or a variant term for a young woman.
Of uncertain origin, possibly from 'donah' or related to affectionate diminutive terms. Appears in Australian slang and regional dialects with romantic connotations.
Australian slang has this wonderful collection of affectionate words for romantic partners—'doney' is one of the charming ones that makes you picture old love letters and vintage romance!
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