Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-kins

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.07 in modern English

Syllables: -kins
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Forms (often intentionally childish or twee) diminutives of nouns.

suffix

Example Sentences

"“But what about Bobbykins your lovely doggie?” asked his mother plaintively."
"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."

Etymology

From -kin + -s. See -kin.

Questions

What does -kins mean?: Forms (often intentionally childish or twee) diminutives of nouns.
Where does -kins come from?: From -kin + -s. See -kin.

How to pronounce -kins

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