lempinimi — meaning in English
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English meaning
- handle noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
- hypocorism noun A term of endearment, often a diminutive; 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 familiar name for a person or thing; a nickname (sometimes assumed by the person, but often given by others) that is descriptive.
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
- noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
- noun A username or nickname someone uses online or over radio.
- verb To touch, hold, or manage something with the hands.
- verb To deal with or cope with a situation, person, or emotion.
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.