hypocoristic
[ hahy-puh-kuh-ris-tik, hip-uh- ]
/ ˌhaɪ pə kəˈrɪs tɪk, ˌhɪp ə- /
adjective
endearing, as a pet name, diminutive, or euphemism.
Origin of hypocoristic
OTHER WORDS FROM hypocoristic
hy·po·co·ris·ti·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby hypocoristic
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hypochromic anemia,
hypochylia,
hypocomplementemia,
hypocorism,
hypocoristic,
hypocorticoidism,
hypocotyl,
hypocrinism,
hypocrisy,
hypocrite