lempinimi — meaning in English

English meaning

• handle noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
• hypocorism noun An affectionate name for someone, often in diminutive form; a pet name.
• moniker noun A name or nickname, often one that's informal or draws attention to some trait.
• nickname noun An informal, often affectionate or descriptive name used instead of someone's real name.
• sobriquet noun A nickname for a person or thing that describes something about them.

Senses

lempinimi is used for these senses in English:

• handle (slang) A name or nickname, especially as an identifier over the radio or Internet.
• hypocorism (uncountable) The formation of terms of endearment or pet names.
• hypocoristic A nickname, especially one indicating intimacy and formed through a shortening of the original name.
• moniker A personal name or nickname; an informal label, often drawing attention to a particular attribute.
• nickname A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
• pet name A nickname, especially a name used by those in love with one another.
• sobriquet A familiar name for a person or thing; a nickname (sometimes assumed by the person, but often given by others) that is descriptive.

handle — full definition

1. noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
2. noun A username or nickname someone uses online or over radio.
3. verb To touch, hold, or manage something with the hands.
4. verb To deal with or cope with a situation, person, or emotion.

hypocorism — full definition

1. noun An affectionate name for someone, often in diminutive form; a pet name.
2. noun The process of making up affectionate nicknames or pet names.
3. noun Simple words used with small children, such as "woof-woof" for a dog.

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