Associations to the word «Hypocorism»

Wiktionary

HYPOCORISM, noun. A term of endearment; a pet name.
HYPOCORISM, noun. Baby-talk, e.g. bow-wow for dog, choo-choo for train.

Dictionary definition

HYPOCORISM, noun. A name of endearment (especially one using a diminutive suffix); "`Billy' is a hypocorism for `William'".

Wise words

Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.
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