hipocorístic — meaning in English
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English meaning
- hypocorism noun A term of endearment, often a diminutive; a pet name.
Senses
hipocorístic is used for these senses in English:
- hypocorism (uncountable) The formation of terms of endearment or pet names.
- hypocoristic Relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy with the person.
- hypocoristic A nickname, especially one indicating intimacy and formed through a shortening of the original name.
hypocorism — full definition
- noun A term of endearment, often a diminutive; a pet name.
- noun The formation of terms of endearment or pet names.
- noun Baby talk, such as bow-wow for dog and choo-choo for train.