Hypocoristic
Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪpoʊˈkɔɹˈɪzˈtɪk/
Hypocoristic (noun)
- A short or affectionate name used instead of a person's real name.
Examples
- She called him by a sweet hypocoristic.
- A hypocoristic can show affection.
Common collocations: use a hypocoristic, create a hypocoristic, hypocoristic term, hypocoristic usage
Hypocoristic (adjective)
- Describing a word or name that is a shortened or affectionate form.
Examples
- The hypocoristic form of his name is widely used.
- Hypocoristic expressions are common in families.