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hypoco·rism
\hīˈpäkəˌrizəm, hə̇ˈ-; ˌhīpəˈkōrˌizəm, ˌhip-\ noun
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Etymology: Late Latin hypocorisma diminutive (n.), from Greek hypokorisma endearing name, from hypokorizesthai to call by endearing names, from hypo- + korizesthai to caress (from koros boy, korē girl) — more at crescent
1. : a pet name or term of endearment
2. : the formation or use of pet names
< hypocorism is the frequent practice of fond parents >
3. : baby talk 1b
< hypocorism is hardly in keeping with human dignity — A.W.Read > |