HYPOCORISTIC


Meaning of HYPOCORISTIC in English

[ ˌhʌɪpə(ʊ)kə'rɪstɪk ]

■ adjective of or denoting a pet name or diminutive form of a name.

■ noun a ~ name or form.

Derivatives

hypocorism noun

Origin

C19: from Gk hupokorisma , from hupokorizesthai 'play the child'.

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