Common Diminutives in English:
Suffixes:
* -y/-ie:
* puppy, birdie, dolly, sweetie, mommy, daddy
* -let/-ette:
* booklet, piglet, cigarette, kitchenette,
* -ling:
* duckling, gosling,
* -kin:
* manikin, lambkin,
* -ie:
* cookie, brownie, cutie,
* -er:
* sweater,
* -o:
* bambino, cello,
* -ette:
* kitchenette,
* -ito/-ita:
* burrito,
* -ling:
- duckling,
* -ette:
* cigarette,
* -ette:
* coronet,
* -ette:
* cigarette,
* -let:
* booklet,
* -let:
* piglet,
* -let:
* booklet,
* -ette:
* kitchenette,
* -ette:
* coronet,
* -ette:
* cigarette,
Words:
* Tiny:
* Little:
* Small:
* Wee:
* Mini:
* Baby:
* Kid:
* Babe:
Note: Some suffixes may be used for both endearing and derogatory terms. For example, "piglet" can be used affectionately or as an insult.
Please keep in mind:
* This is not an exhaustive list, and there are many other diminutives depending on region and dialect.
* Diminutives are often used in informal speech and writing.
* They can be used to express affection, endearment, or sometimes even a sense of superiority or condescension.