-kins

See also: kins and k'ins

English

Etymology

See -kin.

Suffix

-kins

1. Forms (often intentionally childish or twee) diminutives of nouns.
   • 2006, Alan Byron, Pilgrimage, page 127:

     “But what about Bobbykins your lovely doggie?” asked his mother plaintively.

   • 2008, Tee Morris, Chuck Tomasi, Evo Terra, Podcasting For Dummies, page 144:

     They can't drive a vehicle, cook a meal, or walk Fluffykins at the same time that they watch your video podcast, so you gain greater audience focus.

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -kins

Anagrams

• Sink, inks, sink, skin