Word of the Day – HypocorismAshley Adams and David Weischadle, Esq.Ashley Adams and David Weischadle, Esq.Published: July 14, 2014Southern Stock\Getty ImagesShare on FacebookShare on TwitterToday's word of the day is: Hypocorism Dictionary.com defines hypocorism as: nouna pet name.the practice of using a pet name.the use of forms of speech imitative of baby talk, especially by an adult.