nickname
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/ˈnɪkneɪm/
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/ˈnɪkneɪm/
noun
R
a fun or friendly name for someone, often based on their real name, looks, or personality
My nickname 'Shorty' came from being the smallest in my family.
verb
R
to give someone a fun or friendly name
They decided to nickname their new puppy 'Spot' because of the mark on its fur.
translation
a fun or friendly name for someone, often based on their real name, looks, or personality
to give someone a fun or friendly name
Word Forms
Plural
nicknames
Progressive
nicknaming
Past
nicknamed
Perfect
nicknamed
3rd Present
nicknames