-kins

suffix

-kins

suffix

Etymology From -kin + -s. See -kin.

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Morpheme Forms (often intentionally childish or twee) diminutives of nouns.

  • “But what about Bobbykins your lovely doggie?” asked his mother plaintively.2006, Alan Byron, Pilgrimage, page 127:
  • They can't drive a vehicle, cook a meal, or walk Fluffykins at the same time that they watch your video podcast, so you gain greater audience focus.2008, Tee Morris, Chuck Tomasi, Evo Terra, Podcasting For Dummies, page 144:

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