Nickname
noun
A shorter or informal name for a person or thing that is different from their real name.
My nickname is 'JJ', even though my real name is John James.
Often appears as...
- get a nickname
- give someone a nickname
verb
To give a nickname to someone or something.
I nicknamed him 'Buddy' because he was always there for me.
Often appears as...
- nickname someone something
- be nicknamed
noun
A shorter or informal name for a person or thing that is different from their real name.
My nickname is 'JJ', even though my real name is John James.
Often appears as...
- get a nickname
- give someone a nickname
verb
To give a nickname to someone or something.
I nicknamed him 'Buddy' because he was always there for me.
Often appears as...
- nickname someone something
- be nicknamed
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Use
Nicknames are commonly used among friends or family, showcasing informality and affection.
Everyone calls her 'Sunshine' because of her bright smile.
Pro Tip 2/3Endearment
A nickname often expresses fondness or a special bond and can be a sign of closeness.
His grandma calls him 'Sweet Pea' out of endearment.
Pro Tip 3/3Personality Trait
People may be given nicknames based on distinctive traits, behaviors, or incidents.
She's called 'Whiz' because she's a tech genius.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Use
Nicknames are commonly used among friends or family, showcasing informality and affection.
Everyone calls her 'Sunshine' because of her bright smile.
Pro Tip 2/3Endearment
A nickname often expresses fondness or a special bond and can be a sign of closeness.
His grandma calls him 'Sweet Pea' out of endearment.
Pro Tip 3/3Personality Trait
People may be given nicknames based on distinctive traits, behaviors, or incidents.
She's called 'Whiz' because she's a tech genius.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Use
Nicknames are commonly used among friends or family, showcasing informality and affection.
Everyone calls her 'Sunshine' because of her bright smile.
Pro Tip 2/3Endearment
A nickname often expresses fondness or a special bond and can be a sign of closeness.
His grandma calls him 'Sweet Pea' out of endearment.
Pro Tip 3/3Personality Trait
People may be given nicknames based on distinctive traits, behaviors, or incidents.
She's called 'Whiz' because she's a tech genius.
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which contains information about the charged particles' paths and energies. The data are beamed to astrophysicists around the world who look at the patterns of light for clues about the neutrinos that produced them. These super energetic collisions are so rare that IceCube's scientists give each neutrino nicknames,
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Visualizing the COVID-19...
one of the things that's important with this art is that the public is participating in it this is a place where people share their stories and share their grief because we've all lost something people come and they personalize flags they'll put names and nicknames of those
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Chip Kidd: The art of...
so his nickname is Colorless, and as he's looking back on their friendship, he recalls that they were like five fingers on a hand. So I created this sort of abstract representation of this, but there's a lot more going on underneath the surface of the story,
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The Astronaut of the...
that's the nickname real name's ossidax and it's essentially this worm that only lives on the bones of animals in the ocean mostly in the deep ocean and it's incredibly beautiful and they live like by burying their roots into the
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The hidden history of...
my dear husband have now over 50 years suggested that I used the family nickname of Steve things began to take I've been Steve ever since I was born in Germany at a time of horrendous discrimination and my parents did a very
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Sights and Sounds of...
city's beautiful lakes and romantic charms have earned it the nickname Venice of the east for those with an eye for wildlife India's national parks and nature preserves rank among the best in
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Parasitic Wasps PIPE...
wasps why because black wasps are known as a food coloring and some aphids are busily sucking the life out of these plants now despite its nickname this Watts isn't here merely to kill the
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Stingray PIPE National...
protective barrier reef where the water is calm and shallow nicknamed stingray city this is one of the only places on earth where stingrays are used to people
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Parasitic Wasps & Aphids...
known as a pod colors and some aphids are busily sucking the life out of these plants now despite its nickname this wasp isn't here merely to kill the
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The ATF Raid the Branch...
to raid so confident are they of success agents nicknamed the raid Showtime but
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Why neutrinos matter -...
which contains information about the charged particles' paths and energies. The data are beamed to astrophysicists around the world who look at the patterns of light for clues about the neutrinos that produced them. These super energetic collisions are so rare that IceCube's scientists give each neutrino nicknames,
Video examples
Visualizing the COVID-19...
one of the things that's important with this art is that the public is participating in it this is a place where people share their stories and share their grief because we've all lost something people come and they personalize flags they'll put names and nicknames of those
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Chip Kidd: The art of...
so his nickname is Colorless, and as he's looking back on their friendship, he recalls that they were like five fingers on a hand. So I created this sort of abstract representation of this, but there's a lot more going on underneath the surface of the story,
Video examples
The Astronaut of the...
that's the nickname real name's ossidax and it's essentially this worm that only lives on the bones of animals in the ocean mostly in the deep ocean and it's incredibly beautiful and they live like by burying their roots into the
Video examples
The hidden history of...
my dear husband have now over 50 years suggested that I used the family nickname of Steve things began to take I've been Steve ever since I was born in Germany at a time of horrendous discrimination and my parents did a very
Video examples
Sights and Sounds of...
city's beautiful lakes and romantic charms have earned it the nickname Venice of the east for those with an eye for wildlife India's national parks and nature preserves rank among the best in
Video examples
Parasitic Wasps PIPE...
wasps why because black wasps are known as a food coloring and some aphids are busily sucking the life out of these plants now despite its nickname this Watts isn't here merely to kill the
Video examples
Stingray PIPE National...
protective barrier reef where the water is calm and shallow nicknamed stingray city this is one of the only places on earth where stingrays are used to people
Video examples
Parasitic Wasps & Aphids...
known as a pod colors and some aphids are busily sucking the life out of these plants now despite its nickname this wasp isn't here merely to kill the
Video examples
The ATF Raid the Branch...
to raid so confident are they of success agents nicknamed the raid Showtime but
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Henry Cejudo
American Athlete
I know success; I've done it, but success is not what everyone thinks it is. It's only a tool and a platform for a greater message. That's where my nickname 'The Messenger' comes from. The UFC and a world title are a platform for something greater. For a bigger purpose.
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Sarah Cooper
Jamaican Comedian
There are many ways to deal with annoying coworkers, but obviously the most effective way is to picture them as rappers. Picturing your coworkers as rappers makes you laugh and provides a helpful nickname that can be used when talking about them behind their backs.
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Raashi Khanna
Indian Actress
I have always wanted to sing at some point in my life. In fact, when I was shooting for 'Oohalu Gusagusalaade,' I would randomly start singing on the sets, and I even earned a nickname 'Radio' on that film.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
OK, I have a nickname. My family calls me 'Trey' because I'm William the third. My dad has the same name, which is always confusing because my dad is well known, and I'm also known.
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Joseph D. Pistone
American Public Servant
With wiseguys, you don't know a guy by his name, only by his nickname. You never asked a guy for his last name.
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Wim Hof
Dutch Celebrity
It's a great honour to have the nickname of Iceman, it makes me feel very proud of my achievements.
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Richard Roeper
American Critic
You're not allowed to give yourself a nickname. This holds true in life as well as in poker.
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Elliot Page
Canadian Actor
I love nicknames. It makes me feel loved. It makes me feel less alone in this world.
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Chespirito
Mexican Actor
Nicknames are the most essential in life, more valuable than names.
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Thomas Paine
English Activist
Titles are but nicknames, and every nickname is a title.
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Henry Cejudo
American Athlete
I know success; I've done it, but success is not what everyone thinks it is. It's only a tool and a platform for a greater message. That's where my nickname 'The Messenger' comes from. The UFC and a world title are a platform for something greater. For a bigger purpose.
Quote examples
Sarah Cooper
Jamaican Comedian
There are many ways to deal with annoying coworkers, but obviously the most effective way is to picture them as rappers. Picturing your coworkers as rappers makes you laugh and provides a helpful nickname that can be used when talking about them behind their backs.
Quote examples
Raashi Khanna
Indian Actress
I have always wanted to sing at some point in my life. In fact, when I was shooting for 'Oohalu Gusagusalaade,' I would randomly start singing on the sets, and I even earned a nickname 'Radio' on that film.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
OK, I have a nickname. My family calls me 'Trey' because I'm William the third. My dad has the same name, which is always confusing because my dad is well known, and I'm also known.
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Joseph D. Pistone
American Public Servant
With wiseguys, you don't know a guy by his name, only by his nickname. You never asked a guy for his last name.
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Wim Hof
Dutch Celebrity
It's a great honour to have the nickname of Iceman, it makes me feel very proud of my achievements.
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Richard Roeper
American Critic
You're not allowed to give yourself a nickname. This holds true in life as well as in poker.
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Elliot Page
Canadian Actor
I love nicknames. It makes me feel loved. It makes me feel less alone in this world.
Quote examples
Chespirito
Mexican Actor
Nicknames are the most essential in life, more valuable than names.
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Thomas Paine
English Activist
Titles are but nicknames, and every nickname is a title.
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