nickname

noun
UK: /ˈnɪkneɪm/
US: /ˈnɪkneɪm/

  1. A name given to someone that is not their real name.

    1. My nickname is Jim, but my real name is James. [ ] [ ]
    2. She earned the nickname 'Speedy' because she runs so fast during races. [ ] [ ]

  2. A familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or besides the real name.

    1. Everyone at school calls him 'Red' as a nickname. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our team's nickname, 'The Sharks', reflects our aggressive playing style on the field. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

alias moniker handle byname
nickname transitive-verb

  1. To give someone a nickname.

    1. They nickname him 'Shorty' because he is not very tall. [ ] [ ]
    2. The players decided to nickname their new teammate 'Rookie' as a sign of endearment. [ ] [ ]

  2. To call someone by a familiar or humorous name rather than their real name.

    1. We nicknamed our cat Whiskers because of her long whiskers. [ ] [ ]
    2. Friends often nickname each other as a way of showing affection and creating a bond. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nickname" in English means: A name given to someone that is not their real name., A familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or besides the real name..

The phonetic transcription of "nickname" is /ˈnɪkneɪm/ in British English and /ˈnɪkneɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nickname": alias, moniker, handle, byname.

Example usage of "nickname": "My nickname is Jim, but my real name is James.". More examples on the page.