word
Nickname
NIH-knaym
/ˈnɪˌkneɪm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
nickname
Dictionary meaning
A familiar name for a person, often a shortened version of a person's given name.
Examples
- My friends called me by my nickname, but my parents used my full name.
- The nickname for the U.S.S. Constitution is 'Old Ironsides' due to much success in battle.
Synonyms: cognomen
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