01 a. Endearing; diminutive; as, the hypocoristic form of a name.
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Endearing; diminutive; as, the hypocoristic form of a name.“The hypocoristic or pet form of William.” — Dr. Murray.
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Webster, 1913
Hypocoristic
· Hyp·o·co·ris·tic
· IPA /ˌhaɪ.pə.kəˈɹɪs.tɪk/