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-ote

[ˈɔ.t͡ʃi]

suffix

LanguagePortuguese (Portugal)

Meaning
  1. forms diminutivenesss, i.e. words expressing affection or size
  2. forms pejoratives, i.e. words emphasizing contempt for a subject
  3. suffix for diminutives or pejoratives
  4. A suffix added to words to show affection, small size, or to express contempt.
Examples

filho + -ote → filhote

child + -ote → puppy/cub

Pronunciationˈɔ.t͡ʃi

Part of speechsuffix

Usage noteCan be used affectionately or to imply a negative, belittling quality.

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Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.