pet name

• Имя, используемое для выражения нежности или близости, часто сокращённая или изменённая форма настоящего имени человека, или ласковое обращение, такое как 'дорогой' или 'милый'.

A name used to express affection or familiarity, often a shortened or altered form of a person's real name, or a term of endearment like 'honey' or 'sweetheart'.

1. Affectionate nicknameA2informal

   A name used to show affection or endearment for a person, often a shortened or altered version of their real name.

   Ласковое прозвище

   • Her pet name is 'Sweetie' because she is so kind.
   • He calls his wife 'Honey' as a pet name.
   • My grandmother's pet name for me is 'Little Star'.