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υποκόρισμα — meaning in English

ypokorisma

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English meaning

  • hypocorism noun An affectionate name for someone, often in diminutive form; a pet name.

Senses

υποκόρισμα is used for these senses in English:

  • hypocorism (uncountable) The formation of terms of endearment or pet names.

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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