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Definition of Nickname
1. Noun. A familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name). "Henry's nickname was Slim"
Exact synonyms: Byname, Cognomen, Moniker, Sobriquet, Soubriquet
Generic synonyms: Appellation, Appellative, Denomination, Designation
Generic synonyms: Appellation, Appellative, Denomination, Designation
2. Verb. Give a nickname to. "They nickname him "Bobby""
3. Noun. A descriptive name for a place or thing. ; "The nickname for the U.S. Constitution is `Old Ironsides'"
Generic synonyms: Name
Definition of Nickname
1. n. A name given in contempt, derision, or sportive familiarity; a familiar or an opprobrious appellation.
2. v. t. To give a nickname to; to call by a nickname.
Definition of Nickname
1. to give an alternate name to [v -NAMED, -NAMING, -NAMES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Nickname
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