-kins

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See also: kins, and k'ins

English

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Etymology

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See -kin.

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-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.

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