Associations to the word «Hypocorism»
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Wiktionary
HYPOCORISM, noun. A term of endearment; a pet name.
HYPOCORISM, noun. Baby-talk, e.g. bow-wow for dog, choo-choo for train.
Dictionary definition
HYPOCORISM, noun. A name of endearment (especially one using a diminutive suffix); "`Billy' is a hypocorism for `William'".
Wise words
In words are seen the state of mind and character and
disposition of the speaker.