A small heart or something shaped like a tiny heart, often used as a term of endearment for a beloved person.
From English 'heart' plus the diminutive suffix '-let' (meaning small), similar to how 'booklet' means a small book. The suffix '-let' comes from Old French and became productive in English during the Middle English period.
This word shows how English speakers use the suffix '-let' to express affection and cuteness—we don't just say 'small heart,' we add '-let' to make it feel precious and intimate, the same way we do with 'piglet' or 'starlet.'
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.