hypocorism meaning

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hypocorism (noun): a name of endearment (especially one using a diminutive suffix).

Definition of hypocorism

  1. a name of endearment (especially one using a diminutive suffix)
    • `Billy' is a hypocorism for `William'

    Synonyms: pet name

    Type of: name

Scrabble score: 22 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HY · words ending in SM · 10-letter words

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