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Hypocoristic

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˌhaɪ.pə.kəˈɹɪs.tɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Hypocoristic is an adjective meaning Relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy with the person.

Meaning

Relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy with the person.

More Meanings

  1. Relating to baby talk.
  2. A nickname, especially one indicating intimacy and formed through a shortening of the original name.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sobriquetical, homophoric, corneotropic, cohabitational, coronaropathic, hyponymic.

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