hearts–and–flowers
noun plural but singular or plural in construction
Definition of hearts–and–flowers
: show of sentiment or sentimentality : cloying expressions of endearment cut out the hearts-and-flowers — Maritta Wolff I can't stand hearts-and-flowers stuff — Mary Miller
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1915
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1915
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