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dimunitive 

"Dimunitive" is a mis-use/mispronounciation of the word "diminutive" which is defined as "extremely or unusually small".
Just because I am short does not give you the right to refer to me in a dimunitive manner.
dimunitive by DBWordsmith May 17, 2016

Diminutive convention 

When you can't be bothered to name your variable meaningfully so you u use the first thing that comes to your mind. Usually diminutive. This convention is not yet widely acknowledged
A: Hey, why is your instance of java Calendar called "smallCalendar"
B: Bro don't you see it's inside the for loop?!
A: Oh it's the diminutive convention, sorry

Diminative 

If someone is Diminative they have high intellect.
The professor was Diminative.

Diminutive 

a charge of the same form as an ordinary but of lesser size or width.
"The diminutive castle was a charming replica of the original, with all of the intricate details and architectural elements scaled down in size."
Diminutive by Arminkshipper May 12, 2025

Diminutivization 

To add multiple diminutive suffixes at the end of a word to make it even more small.
A diminutivization is for example, a duckletling. An even smaller duck. Like, microscopic. Like damn i can barely see that thing.

Serial Monogamist 

Someone who jumps from one relationship immediately into another one.

Serial monogamists can not stand to be alone and often suffer from vast commitment and insecurity issues.

Because they jump into relationships immediately after the previous one has ended, serial monogamists typically don't take the time to reflect on their behavior or why their previous relationships failed; thus, they end up making the same relationship mistakes over and over again.
Person 1: Damn, Dustin already has a new girlfriend?! It's only been two weeks since he broke up with his fiance! I think he's a sociopath.

Person 2: No, he's a serial monogamist...
Word of the Day on June 22, 2026