Pet Names

noun a person who is very dear to another; a beloved person

adjective very dear; dearly loved

• My darling, I must ask for your hand in marriage.
• Hey darling, want to grab dinner tonight?
• What's up, darling? You ready to party?
• The sunset painted the sky in shades of pink and orange, like a darling masterpiece.

noun a person who has a stuffy or congested nose

adjective having a stuffy or congested nose

• The doctor diagnosed the patient with a snuffy nose due to allergies.
• I can't stop sneezing because my nose is all snuffy.
• I hate when my nose gets all snuffy during allergy season.
• Her snuffy attitude towards others made it difficult to be friends with her.

noun a brand name for a popular peanut butter spread

adjective describing a person or thing that is lively, energetic, or nimble

• Skippy was the nickname given to the energetic and enthusiastic employee.
• Hey Skippy, can you pass me the stapler?
• I can't believe Skippy pulled off that crazy stunt last night.
• His mind was like a skippy record, constantly jumping from one topic to another.

noun a pet name or term of endearment

• The use of hypocorisms can create a sense of intimacy or endearment in formal communication.
• She always uses hypocorisms when talking to her pets, like calling her dog 'puppy' or 'sweetie'.
• In some slang circles, hypocorisms are seen as a way to show affection or closeness.
• His use of hypocorisms in his writing added a touch of warmth and familiarity to the characters.