sonny

BrE /ˈsʌn.i/ AmE /ˈsɑːn.i/

noun en → es

1 AFFECTIONATE ADDRESS [noun] B2

a term of affection used to address a young man or boy, often implying familiarity or endearment.

chico querido, muchacho cariñoso

Collocations sonny boy

  • He's a real sonny boy.

    Es un verdadero chico querido.

2 SLANG [noun] C1

a slang term for someone who is inexperienced or naive, often used in a derogatory way.

novato, inexperto (despectivo)

Collocations green sonny

  • He's just a green sonny who doesn't know the ropes.

    Es un novato que no conoce las reglas del juego.