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pet name

noun

  1. a name or a term of address used to express affection for a person, thing, etc.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of pet name1

First recorded in 1910–15
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Example Sentences

Outside is a bench dedicated to "Jennie Wren" – the family's pet name for her daughter – where Ms Moore often sits to reflect and allow memories from happier times to return.

From BBC

According to one explanation, Parnelli was an aunt’s pet name for her young nephew.

Under her relentless barrage of attention — including the pet name that gives the series its title — his life spirals out of control, and past traumas are unearthed.

Use strong passwords: Create long, random and unique passwords, and try to avoid using common identifying information, like birthdays or pet names.

He’ll botch a gig over his annoyance at not being allowed to call a stranger by a pet name she reserves for her closest friend.

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