Pet Name (Noun)
Meaning
A name of endearment (especially one using a diminutive suffix); "`Billy' is a hypocorism for `William'".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Her nickname 'Lulu' was a pet name given by her grandfather, and it stuck throughout her childhood.
- The couple used various terms of endearment, but calling each other 'Muffin' was their favorite pet name.
- She preferred her family to use the pet name 'Gracie' rather than 'Gracelyn', which sounded more formal.
- He often used the pet name 'Sweetie' when referring to his partner or asking for favors.
- As children, they loved calling their grandmother 'Oma', which was a common pet name in their heritage.