It is affectionate! My sisters have started using it, too, and the boys answer to it. Of course they also answer to "Weasels", "You Lot", and "Stop That".
Well, Kaoru and Yahiko admitted on one episode that they were like brother and sister--of course then they were fighting again within 30 seconds :)
My sisters have started using it, too, and the boys answer to it. Of course they also answer to "Weasels", "You Lot", and "Stop That".
ROFL! Do these have etymological anecdotes as well? :) My younger brothers answered to a few names like that. . .And then my Dad gave my brothers and I each several nicknames complete with accompanying theme songs. I don't think I'll post those here or I'll never hear the end of it, though :)