diminutives
n.小词,昵称:表示小、亲切或可爱的词形变化,通常用于名词、形容词或代词。
例句
She began not just to call me kid but gave me other attributes and diminutives, such as frog or toad, puppy, toy, and rose.
她开始不再叫我小家伙了,但给我起了别的昵称,如青蛙或蟾蜍、小狗、玩具和玫瑰。