Definition of Hypocorism
Hypocorism
hy·po·co·rism
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a nickname or pet name given to someone;
e.g. She loved the affectionate hypocorism he had given her.
(noun)
broadly, the practice of using nicknames or pet names;
e.g. He thought their hypocorism was unprofessional and suggested that they use their given names.
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