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hypocorism::noun | Spocien Dictionary

hypocorism
noun
/haɪ'pɑkə,rɪzəm/
a name of endearment (especially one using a diminutive suffix)
Type Words
Synonyms pet name
Type of name


`Billy' is a hypocorism for `William'.

Examples of hypocorism

hypocorism
It has been suggested that Horsa may be a hypocorism for a compound name whose first element was hors.
From the en.wikipedia.org
President Jimmy Carter has institutionalized his hypocorism with determination and skill, thus becoming the first President in history to get away with official use of a nickname.
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