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nickname
[ nik-neym ]
noun
- a name added to or substituted for the proper name of a person, place, etc., as in affection, ridicule, or familiarity:
He has always loathed his nickname of “Whizzer.”
- a familiar form of a proper name, as Jim for James and Peg for Margaret.
verb (used with object)
- to give a nickname to (a person, town, etc.); call by a nickname.
- Archaic. to call by an incorrect or improper name; misname.
nickname
/ ˈɪˌԱɪ /
noun
- a familiar, pet, or derisory name given to a person, animal, or place
his nickname was Lefty because he was left-handed
- a shortened or familiar form of a person's name
Joe is a nickname for Joseph
verb
- tr to call by a nickname; give a nickname to
Other Word Forms
- Ծne noun
- ܲ·Ծn adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of nickname1
Example Sentences
Trump conducted his own informal poll in Tuesday's remarks, asking the crowd for their favourite Biden nicknames.
The five-member team, nicknamed "the plumbers," was created by the Nixon White House to conduct espionage against perceived foes.
Insult culture in Argentina has given rise to some incredibly petty nicknames.
The caption: “POV: Me on my way to HR yet again for nicknaming my co-worker ‘Tariff’ for costing the company more than they’re worth.”
The club - nicknamed the Bees - have already captured the imagination this season by reaching the FA Cup second round for the first time and having former Brazilian international Sandro play for them.
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