adj, noun — 3 senses
/ˌhaɪ.pə.kəˈɹɪs.tɪk/
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”).
Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences Relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy with the person.
Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences Relating to baby talk.
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”).
Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences A nickname, especially one indicating intimacy and formed through a shortening of the original name.
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