pet name
英 [ˈpet neɪm]
美 [ˈpet neɪm]
n. 昵称; 爱称
牛津词典
noun
- 昵称；爱称
a name you use for sb instead of their real name, as a sign of affection
柯林斯词典
- 昵称；爱称
Apet nameis a special name that you use for a close friend or a member of your family instead of using their real name.
英英释义
noun
- a name of endearment (especially one using a diminutive suffix)
- `Billy' is a hypocorism for `William'