diminuative

If you can bridge the tiny things when they are in their infancy, when they are small and diminuative, then they won't mature into something bigger.

Gary Coleman's Marriage Is In A Little Trouble 2008

We use the diminuative of his name a lot, since his “big name” is quite a handle to hang on someone who is only 3.

What’s In A (Nick)Name? | Her Bad Mother 2007

I got a little tutorial on the difference between ponies and what's officially registered as miniature horses even though the latter can be quite diminuative.

Adorable pony alert. Ann Althouse 2009

I personally like to expand my vocab, however, I have heard others say "Why use a big word, when a diminuative one will suffice?"

dailycomic Diary Entry dailycomic 2008

After reading the posts about using the diminuative forms (toma una tequilita mientras lees ...) of nouns, I had a discussion with my Mexican husband about this practice.

Using diminuative (-ito, cito, illo etc.)--In moderation 2005

Re: [Caarina12] Using diminuative (- ito, cito, illo etc.) -- In moderation

Using diminuative (-ito, cito, illo etc.)--In moderation 2005

The diminuative Dickie was dressed in a cowboy getup, complete with Stetson and was perched atop what was portrayed as his trusty steed.

Think Progress » Abramoff’s Donations To Pombo Pay Off 2005

Using diminuative (- ito, cito, illo etc.) -- In moderation

Using diminuative (-ito, cito, illo etc.)--In moderation 2005

We use the diminuative of his name a lot, since his "big name" is quite a handle to hang on someone who is only 3.

What's In A (Nick)Name? 2007

Re: [DoDi2] Using diminuative (- ito, cito, illo etc.) -- In moderation

Using diminuative (-ito, cito, illo etc.)--In moderation 2005