Nickname
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnɪkneɪm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nickname is a noun meaning A familiar, shortened or diminutive name for a person or thing.
Meaning
A familiar, shortened or diminutive name for a person or thing.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To give a nickname to (a person or thing).
- A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
Example Sentences
My name is Jonathan, but I go by my nickname, Johnny.
"The Big Apple" is a common nickname for New York City.
Gerald, nicknamed "Jerry", was usually a very cheerful person.
He was nicknamed Chemical Ali by Iraqi Kurds, who also called him the Butcher of Kurdistan
Word Forms
- nicknames
- nicknaming
- nicknamed
Synonyms for nickname
Depending on context, synonyms include byname, handle, moniker, nick, sobriquet, cognomen.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sobriquet, moniker, dub, soubriquet, cognomen, name.
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