nicknaming

Meanings

• Noun

  The practice of giving a name other than the given name to a person, often as a term of affection or familiarity.

  - "He goes by the nickname 'Bud' among his friends."
  - "Her stage name is a nickname derived from her childhood nickname."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nicknaming
dime , prime , crime , time

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Homophones

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

1. Nickname (en) : A familiar or affectionate name for a person or thing
   

2. Nicking (en) : The act of stealing or taking something by force
   

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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

The origin of the term 'nicknaming' can be traced back to the Old English word 'nican' meaning 'to notch' or 'mark'. Over time, it came to mean 'to give a name to' or 'to call by a nickname'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the longest recorded nickname belongs to a man named John Wilkes Booth, who was given the nickname 'The Assassin' after he assassinated President Abraham Lincoln in 1865?

2. The term 'nickname' can also be used to refer to the name given to a place, such as 'The Big Apple' for New York City.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pet name: A term of endearment or affection for a person or animal, similar to a nickname.

2. Synonym: A word or phrase that has the same or nearly the same meaning as a given word, and can be used in its place.

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Culture

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Nicknaming has been a popular practice throughout history and across cultures. In literature, characters are often given nicknames to help distinguish them from others or to reveal something about their personality. In music, artists may adopt stage names or nicknames as part of their persona. In some cultures, nicknaming is used as a way to show respect or affection, while in others it may be used as a form of teasing or bullying.

How to Memorize "nicknaming"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of friends sitting around a campfire, each one sharing their unique nickname and the story behind it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nicknaming' with the image of a label maker, as if you are creating a label for someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'NICAN' - Notable, Intimate, Creative, Affectionate, Nickname.

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