Pet name

/ˌpɛt ˈneɪm/

/pɛt neɪm/

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Other forms: pet names

Definitions of pet name

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

synonyms: hypocorism

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name
a language unit by which a person or thing is known

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