nickname

Meanings

• Noun

  A pet name or familiar name for someone, often used as a term of affection.

  - "John's nickname is Buddy among his friends."
  - "Her nickname, Daisy, was given to her because of her love for flowers."

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Synonyms

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

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nickname
mimes , crimes , dimes , imes

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Homophones

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

1. nick (en) : To steal
   

2. nickel (en) : A five-cent coin
   

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Variants

List of all variants of nickname that leads to same result
nickname , nicknames , nicknamed , nicknamer , nicknamers , nicknaming

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Etymology

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

Originally derived from Old English 'nican' meaning 'to deny' or 'to reject'. Over time, it came to mean 'an affectionate term'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The longest recorded nickname belongs to John Elway, who is known by over 100 nicknames, including 'Elway, Duke, The Duke of Denver, Monster, Johnny Football, and The Man'.

2. Nicknames have been used in literature, such as 'Tom Sawyer' and 'Huckleberry Finn', and in music, such as 'Sweet Home Alabama' by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. pet name: A nickname is a type of pet name, which is a familiar name used to refer to someone or something with affection.

2. affectionate term: A nickname is an affectionate term used to express fondness, closeness, or endearment towards someone or something.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Nicknames have been used throughout history and across cultures to signify various things, such as endearment, camaraderie, and even mockery. They can be based on physical characteristics, personal traits, or shared experiences.

How to Memorize "nickname"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of friends laughing and joking with each other, using nicknames as terms of endearment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the nickname with a positive emotion or memory to help remember it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym using the first letter of each definition to help remember the meaning of the nickname.

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