‖ Liebling, liebling|ˈliːplɪŋ, ˈliːblɪŋ| [G.] = Liebchen, liebchen. 1868C. M. Yonge Chaplet of Pearls I. vii. 79 She is a good little Liebling.1970J. Cleary Helga's Web iv. 60 ‘And you're not servile?’ ‘No, liebling.’1972J. Aiken Butterfly Picnic vi. 105 Is that you, Liebling?