hypocoristic /ˌhaɪ.pə.kəˈɹɪs.tɪk/adjective 2noun 1forms 3 adjective2 •Relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy with the person. •Relating to baby talk. noun1 •A nickname, especially one indicating intimacy and formed through a shortening of the original name. formshypocoristics · more hypocoristic · most hypocoristic
