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Hypocoristic
/ˌhaɪpəkəˈɹɪstɪk/
A nickname, especially one indicating intimacy and formed through a shortening of the original name.
📖 Definitions of "Hypocoristic"
noun
- 1
A nickname, especially one indicating intimacy and formed through a shortening of the original name.
adjective
- 1
Relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy with the person.
- 2
Relating to baby talk.
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