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-kins

Phrase CEFR B1

Definitions

Forms (often intentionally childish or twee) diminutives of nouns.

morpheme

Examples

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

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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