fondly, derisively, lovingly, disparagingly, popularly, admiringly, derogatorily, derogatively, pejoratively, adoringly, laughingly, colloquially, endearingly, jokingly, reverentially, sneeringly, familiarly, reverently, euphemistically, uncharitably, quaintly, unkindly, condescendingly, mockingly, irreverently, teasingly, excitedly, wonder boy, mother hen, humorously, aptly, ginger snap, dotingly, appreciatively, variously, tauntingly, ibizan hound, indelicately, snidely, scornfully, affably, jocularly, playfully, patronizingly, sad sack, wistfully, informally, facetiously, fittingly, quizzically, stick insect, proudly, patronisingly, pityingly, unoriginally, grinningly, disdainfully, big enchilada, bernese mountain dog, huggable, gregariously, warmly, howdy, nostalgically, cheekily, boisterously, mirthfully, brittany spaniel, delightedly, kiddingly, snuffleupagus, commonly, jovially, longingly, deferentially, amusingly, charmingly, tactlessly, lap up, indulgently, yankee doodle, dead ringer, whimsically, mynah bird, skirt chaser, inelegantly, waggishly, winsomely, pally, skye terrier, bandy legs, reproachfully, colorfully, deprecatingly, effusively, collective noun, dismissively, contemptuously, pork pie, rapturously, border terrier, wonderingly

canoodle, codger, old codger

dear, dearly