pet name

noun

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

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`Billy' is a hypocorism for `William'

• Syn: ↑hypocorism

• Hypernyms: ↑name

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n

diminutive, endearment, term of endearment, nickname

FORMAL hypocorisma

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AFFECTIONATE NAME, term of endearment, endearment, nickname, diminutive, hypocoristic.

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a name or a term of address used to express affection for a person, thing, etc.

[1910-15]

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pet name noun

A name used in familiar affection

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Main Entry: ↑pet

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pet name UK US noun [countable] [singular pet name plural pet names]

an informal friendly name for a friend or member of your family

Thesaurus: general words for names, and types of name_hyponym to name, or to have a particular name_synonym

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n. a name that is used instead of someone's usual first name to express fondness or familiarity

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noun, pl ⋯ names [count]

: a name that a person uses for someone to show love or affection

His pet name for her is “Sweet Pea.”

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ˈpet name [pet name pet names] noun

a name you use for sb instead of their real name, as a sign of affection