/ Dictionary / Index H hypocoristic: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: hy•po•co•ris•tic Pronunciation: (hī"pu-ku-ris'tik, hip"u-), [key] — adj. endearing, as a pet name, diminutive, or euphemism. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. hypocorism hypocotyl Related Content Daily Word Quiz: fabricate Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language