hypocoristic
/ˌhaɪ.pə.kəˈɹɪs.tɪk/
haɪ · pə · KƏɹꞮS · tɪk (4 syllables)
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Definition
Relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy with the person.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ὑποκοριστικός (hupokoristikós), from ὑποκορίζομαι (hupokorízomai, “to speak in the language of children”), from ὑπό (hupó, “below”) + κορίζομαι (korízomai, “to act like a girl”), from κόρη (kórē, “girl”).
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