- pronunciation:
- nIk
neIm
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word History
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
When we like someone or know them very well, we sometimes give them a special name besides their real name. This kind of name is called a nickname. We give nicknames to things and animals too.
My dad's nickname for my little sister is "Cupcake."A nickname for New York City is "The Big Apple." |
| definition 2: |
A name that is a short form of someone's real name is also called a nickname. "Dave" is a nickname for "David."
My friend's name is Tobias, but his nickname is Toby. Only his mom calls him by his full name. |
| related words: |
name |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
nicknames, nicknaming, nicknamed |
| definition: |
When you nickname someone, you give them a nickname.
Mika was nicknamed "Little Bird" because she can make really good bird noises.- similar words:
- call, name
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| derivation: |
nicknamer (n.) |
"Nick-" in the word
nickname comes from
an eke, an early English term that means "another."