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-kins en · X

Etymology

From -kin + -s. See -kin.

Meanings

1. (morpheme) Forms (often intentionally childish or twee) diminutives of nouns.
   • “But what about Bobbykins your lovely doggie?” asked his mother plaintively. 2006, Alan Byron, Pilgrimage, page 127:
   • 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. 2008, Tee Morris, Chuck Tomasi, Evo Terra, Podcasting For Dummies, page 144:
2. (form-of, morpheme, plural) plural of -kin
   form of -kin

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