pet name
noun
a name or a term of address used to express affection for a person, thing, etc.
pet names
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pluralof pet name.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the podcast, she serves as a loving alternative auntie figure and often addresses her audience with quirky pet names such as “my tender ravioli.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
Use strong passwords: Create long, random and unique passwords, and try to avoid using common identifying information, like birthdays or pet names.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 25, 2024
Small things that I could incorporate, like pet names and slang they used over the years.
From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2023
"It was bit embarrassing when we were teenagers as they'd kiss in public and have pet names for each other," she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2022
After her defiance of the overseer, they called her Harriet, because the pet names, the diminutives, were no longer fitting for a girl who had displayed such courage.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
