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nickname

/ˈnɪkˌneɪm/
verb
  1. To give a nickname to someone or something.
    • The media nicknamed the storm 'Superstorm Sandy'.
    • They nicknamed the tall player 'Stretch'.
    • His friends nicknamed him 'Doc' after he fixed their computer.
noun
  1. A familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name.
    • The city's nickname is 'The Big Apple'.
    • Her nickname at school was 'Smiley' because she was always cheerful.
    • He earned the nickname 'Flash' for his speed on the track.
Synonyms
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