-kins

English

Etymology

See -kin.

Suffix

-kins

1. 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.