"hatchie" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hatchies [plural]
Etymology: From hatch + -ie (suffix that forms diminutive nouns). Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|hatch|ie|pos2=suffix that forms diminutive nouns}} hatch + -ie (suffix that forms diminutive nouns) Head templates: {{en-noun}} hatchie (plural hatchies)
  1. (fantasy, fandom slang, endearing) A dragon that has just emerged from its shell; a baby/young dragon; a hatchling. Tags: endearing, slang Categories (topical): Fantasy Synonyms: hatchy

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