nick

Meanings

• Noun

  A common name for a person, often used as a familiar or affectionate term.

  - "My best friend's nickname is Nick."
  - "The famous baseball player is called Nick The Great."
  - "My little brother's nickname is Nicky."

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Pronunciation

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2. /nɪk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

antonomasia , byname , cognomen , handle , hypocoristic , moniker , nick , pet name , sobriquet

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nick
brick , quick , stick

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Nickel (English) : A type of metal and a monetary unit based on it.
   

2. Nick (English) : To steal or take something secretly.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of nick that leads to same result
nick , nicks , nicked , nicking , Old Nick , Old Nicks , in bad nick , in good nick , in the nick of time , the nick

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally a diminutive form of Nicholas, a common name in the Christian world.

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Trivia

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1. The name Nick is derived from the name Nicholas, which means 'victory of the people'.

2. Nicknames have been used throughout history, including in ancient Greece and Rome.

3. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to use someone's real name unless invited to do so.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pet name: A nickname is a type of pet name that is often used to refer to a person in a familiar or affectionate way.

2. Surname: A surname is a last name that is often derived from a nickname or a descriptive term.

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Culture

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Nicknames have been used throughout history to identify individuals, create bonds, and express affection or admiration. They have appeared in literature, music, and art, and continue to be a popular way to refer to people in various cultures.

How to Memorize "nick"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person named Nick.
   - Visualize a nickname tag on a name tag.
   - Think of a cartoon character named Nick.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name Nick with a person you know.
   - Think of a famous Nick in history or pop culture.
   - Create an image or mental association with the name.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nick is a Nice Guy' to remember the definition.
   - Create a mental image of a nickname tag with the letter N and the letter K.

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