"hun" in mylot responses

a lot of people use the slang term "hun" short for "honey"...I know there are a lot of older people who use it all the time like young people use "man" or "hey". it's a nice term...nothing rude or disparaging.

if i use the word hun to me its short for honey.im sorry if i called you it and you thought i was being rude.

In the US it is spelled hon, & is short for honey, a term of endearment. I wouldn't be insulted, just curious as to why total strangers were calling me names of endearment....

I dont think they mean any of these thing . Hun is short for honey which alot of poeple use but I dont know why if you dont know them that well. Like in a restrant or bar and you ask a question or say thanks they say thats ok hun

Well, hun..lol I dont think anyone means any harm by it. I have people call me that all the time.. ladies at a check out counter or wherever.. I guess thats just how some people are.. I dont call people that.well, never before. your the first one! lol anyways, I am sure I have been called way worse so that one doesnt bother me...

*grin* yup that will be me then hun. I have used hun or honey for years now as a term of endearment. Nothing sinister or offensive honestly.

My girl-friend does this all the time. calling me Honey, that is not my name I agree with you. I want to tell her don't call me taht, but I might heard her feelings.

Whiteheather, I think "hun" or "hon" just goes to show you how HIGHLY you're thought of here at myLot. It's definitely a term of endearment and affection (friendly, not romantic). From what I've seen, you definitely do NOT fit any of the above descriptions, "hon" (just had to add that).

No, I wouldn't compare you to any of the above definitions, lol. Nice way to put forward you thoughts about the word. I never use the word "hun", but I am guilty of using "hon". I am sorry if this has offended you in any way. I use it as a term of endearment for my friends, and have for many years. I started using it when I lived in the south, and it just kind of stuck with me through the years. I mean no harm by it, although, I can see how someone would take offense, especially if used as "hun". LOL Thanks for the enlightenment. I will try to watch my use of hon as well, as all folks might not find it endearing.

Well I know that is older folks have a tendency to call anyone that we like and admire that are younger - "We call em "hon" "HUN" however with those defintions would make me give it a second thought. I tend to use "Sweetie" more? Hopefully it's mot offensive? It's certainly meant as a term of endearment. Your a sweetie- come on admit it!!! :) :)

I usually think of it as being short for honey too. The only people I ever hear say it outside of a love relationship are waitresses. For some reason, they tend to call just about everybody "hun". Are you meeting a lot of waitresses on mylot?

I think it's actually a Southern US variation on "hon." I never paid much attention to it, since it was pretty commonplace when I lived in Texas-- "Honey" was always shortened to "hun," rather than "hon." I have no idea as to WHY... I imagine someone, somewhere just started spelling it phonetically, and it ended up sticking. Coming to the US from Europe, the only "hun" I was familiar with was Attila. And clearly (I think!) you're not related....

Ha ha ha... it means "honey"! When someone calls you "hun", this person is calling you "honey". Just substitute it with "dear friend", "best pal", etc if you like it better. :P

people are being nice to you whiteheather - Hun is a slang derivative from honey - see dictionaries don't know it all! lol xxx

Do you mean to say it was not you I saw in the 4th century attacking my village??Now I feel silly.I will not call you "hun" again......ok dudess??I hope you have a GREAT weekend!

"Hun" is a short and nice way of saying honey - but in a friendly not romantic way..It is a nice thing to say to someone sp there is no need for u to feel offended..

I believe it has a new meaning, i.e. it's the diminutive form of honey spelt phonetically. In Australia, people call others "darl", short for darling (hate it). I used to call everyone "mate" when I worked as a terminal operator in a supermarket. I was talking to a customer, I forget what about but apparently she took offence; as she gathered her bags she said "I'll be reporting you to the manager ....MATE! How do you like that?" Needless to say I was a bit shocked...toffee nosed horrible woman that she was...lol.

hun or hOn is also a shorter version of honey used in many parts of the world as a term of endearment they wouldnt call you that if they didint like you a lot !

Hi Hun..When I call you Hun it's a southern Honey shortened..I use Hun,Hon,Honey,Sweets, Sweetie,Love,Darlin,Darling..and once in a while Lamb most of which I have picked up from different elderly members of my family as a child.They all are used ,when I use them ,as terms of endearment..I think you are a sweet person and like you very much so I use affectionate terms with the people I like ..Sweets I'd never call anyone a nasty name...If I don't like someone I just stay away or try hard to find some redeeming qualities..In your case I liked you right away and still think you are wonderful,sweet,caring....I can feel your face getting red so I'll stop there..Hugs Hun

As I'm not older than you lemme call you dude ok? Dude, I really doubt you're nomadic pastoralist as I just studied about them in school :). And yes others are right about the honey thing. Well it is better if they call you hun not Hey you or ....whatever. Although I've never mentioned that someone called me like that.