Cool MateMeaning of Nickname
A familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name.
In simple words: A name given to someone besides their real name.
Nickname in a sentence
- Everyone calls him 'Ace' as his nickname in the group.
- Her nickname, 'Sunny', reflects her cheerful personality.
- He prefers his nickname over his given name.
- They all have silly nicknames for each other.
- At school, she was known by her nickname, 'Smarty'.
- I gave my cat the nickname 'Whiskers' because of its long fur.
- His nickname, 'The Rock', suits his strong build.
- What’s your nickname among your friends?
How to use Nickname
Used informally among friends or family; avoid in formal contexts. A nickname can be affectionate or humorous.
Grammar pattern
nickname + object
Memory hint
Think of 'Nick' who is always giving friends funny names.
Related words
Collocations with Nickname
- give a nickname
- have a nickname
- use a nickname
Synonyms for Nickname
- alias
- moniker
- handle
- pseudonym
Opposites of Nickname
- birth name
- real name
Common mistakes with Nickname
- Confused with 'alias' which is more formal.
- Using a nickname in a professional setting improperly.
- Assuming everyone knows the nickname without context.
Nickname appears in
Nickname in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
اسم مستعار
اسم يُطلق على شخص غير اسمه الحقيقي.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ডাকনাম
আসল নামের বদলে কাউকে দেওয়া একটি নাম।
- GermanDeutsch
Spitzname
Ein Name, der jemandem zusätzlich zu seinem echten Namen gegeben wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Apodo
Un nombre que se le da a alguien además de su nombre real.
- Persianفارسی
لقب
نامی که به کسی غیر از نام واقعیاش داده میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
Surnom
Un nom donné à quelqu'un en plus de son vrai nom.
- Hindiहिन्दी
उपनाम
किसी को उसके असली नाम के अलावा दिया गया नाम।
- ItalianItaliano
Soprannome
Un nome dato a qualcuno al posto del suo vero nome.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Apelido
Um nome dado a alguém além do seu nome verdadeiro.
- RussianРусский
Прозвище, Кличка
Имя, данное кому-то вместо настоящего имени.
- Urduاردو
عرف
کسی کو اس کے اصلی نام کے علاوہ دیا جانے والا نام۔
- Chinese中文
昵称, 绰号
除了真名之外，别人给某人起的名字。
More words like Nickname
- Handle
- TrueA1
connected with facts rather than things that have been invented or guessed
- Is it true
A question asking if a statement or fact is correct.
- HospitalA1
a large building where people who are ill or injured are given medical treatment and care
- CenterA1
the middle point or part of something
- ThreatenB2
to say that you will cause trouble, hurt somebody, etc. if you do not get what you want
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Frequently asked questions about Nickname
What does Nickname mean?
A name given to someone besides their real name.
What is the definition of Nickname?
A familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name.
How do you use Nickname in a sentence?
Everyone calls him 'Ace' as his nickname in the group.
Can you give another example of Nickname?
Her nickname, 'Sunny', reflects her cheerful personality.
What are synonyms for Nickname?
Common alternatives include alias, moniker, handle, pseudonym.
What is the opposite of Nickname?
Opposite meanings include birth name, real name.
What words go with Nickname?
It commonly pairs with give a nickname, have a nickname, use a nickname.
What are common mistakes when using Nickname?
Confused with 'alias' which is more formal. Using a nickname in a professional setting improperly. Assuming everyone knows the nickname without context.
How do you pronounce Nickname?
US: //ˈnɪk.neɪk//, UK: //ˈnɪk.neɪk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Nickname?
Used informally among friends or family; avoid in formal contexts. A nickname can be affectionate or humorous.