Synonyms of hypocorism
6 similar words
Another word for hypocorism is sobriquet. Other synonyms of hypocorism are hypocoristic, hypocoristicon, nickname, pet form and pet name.
Synonyms and similar words for hypocorism
nounA term of endearment, often a diminutive; a pet name.
- hypocoristicA nickname, especially one indicating intimacy and formed through a shortening of the original name.
- hypocoristicon
- nickname
- pet formA hypocoristic or affectionate form of a name, etc.
- pet nameA nickname, especially a name used by those in love with one another.
- sobriquetA familiar name for a person or thing; a nickname (sometimes assumed by the person, but often given by others) that is...
Meaning of hypocorism
- noun A term of endearment, often a diminutive; a pet name.
- noun The formation of terms of endearment or pet names.
- noun Baby talk, such as bow-wow for dog and choo-choo for train.
Questions about synonyms of hypocorism
- What is another word for hypocorism?
- Hypocorism has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sobriquet, hypocoristic, hypocoristicon, nickname, pet form and pet name.
- What does hypocorism mean?
- Hypocorism means a term of endearment, often a diminutive; a pet name.
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