2diminutive noun
plural diminutives [count] 1 : a word or suffix that indicates that something is small
▪ the diminutives “-ette” and “kitchenette” 2 : an informal form of a name ◊Diminutives can be a shortened form of a name (such as “Jen” for “Jennifer” and “Dick” for “Richard”) or a name with a diminutive suffix added to it (such as “Bobby” for “Bob”).
▪ the diminutives “-ette” and “kitchenette”
