-kins

See also: kins and k'ins

English

Etymology

See -kin.

Suffix

-kins

Forming (often intentionally childish or twee) diminutives of nouns.
- 2006, Alan Byron, Pilgrimage, page 127:
  “But what about Bobbykins your lovely doggie?” asked his mother plaintively.
- 2008, Tee Morris; Chuck Tomasi; Evo Terra, Podcasting For Dummies, page 144:
  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.

Anagrams

Sink, inks, sink, skin

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