Definition of hypocorism

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  • hypocorism is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 22
  • hypocorism is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 22
  • hypocorism is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 23

Definition of hypocorism

  • a name of endearment (especially one using a diminutive suffix) (noun)

    Examples

    1. `Billy' is a hypocorism for `William'

    Synonyms

    1. pet name

See definition of hypocorism in Merriam Webster