Associations to the word «Hypocoristic»

Wiktionary

HYPOCORISTIC, adjective. Relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy with the person.
HYPOCORISTIC, adjective. Relating to baby talk.
HYPOCORISTIC, noun. A nickname, especially one indicating intimacy and formed through a shortening of the original name.

Wise words

Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even the interpretation and use of words involves a process of free creation.
Noam Chomsky