What’s up with the use of the expression, “Chuck,” in Wallace & Gromit cartoons? I, myself was at first only aware of Wendolene apparently calling Wallace “Chuck” at the end of “A Close Shave,” but a quick web search has turned up dozens of cloned fansites that all say that “Chuck” is one of Wallace’s favorite expressions.
Lyllyan has it. It’s like saying “love” or “dear” but not gender-specific (or if it is, it’s more likely to be said by a woman to a man, usually an older woman).
One of my housemates in England used the term a lot. It’s kind of like saying “thanks, hon” here. It’s a term of endearment that you can use with people who aren’y your SO.