pet name

Example Sentences

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Outside is a bench dedicated to "Jennie Wren" – the family's pet name for her daughter – where Ms Moore often sits to reflect and allow memories from happier times to return.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024

Most members of my family have their own pet name: My mother used to go by Moni, my niece is Bubaloo, I have Pinky Aunties and Sweetu Didis and Bubbly Uncles.

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2024

According to one explanation, Parnelli was an aunt’s pet name for her young nephew.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024

He’ll botch a gig over his annoyance at not being allowed to call a stranger by a pet name she reserves for her closest friend.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2024

I know he’s trying to be sweet, but his pet name for me suddenly feels annoying, like a box I want to get out of.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina