Associations to the word «Hypocoristic»

Wiktionary

HYPOCORISTIC, adjective. Relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy with the person.
HYPOCORISTIC, adjective. Relating to baby talk.
HYPOCORISTIC, noun. A nickname, especially one indicating intimacy and formed through a shortening of the original name.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche