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nickname

The word “nickname” has 2 syllables: nick-name

It's pronounced as /ˈnɪkˌneɪm/

What is synonym and antonym for nickname?

In the thesaurus, “nickname” has 49 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for nickname along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for nickname

Meanings of nickname

  • noun
    1. A familiar, invented given name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing.
    2. A kind of byname that describes a person by a characteristic of that person.
  • verb
    1. To give a nickname to (a person or thing).

Example Sentences

  • His friends gave him the nickname Speedy because he ran so fast.
  • She hated the nickname her classmates used for her.
  • The team captain earned the nickname Iron Wall for his defense skills.
  • He uses a funny nickname on all his gaming accounts.
  • The dog responded better to its nickname than its real name.

On this page you'll find 49 synonyms or another words to nickname, such as: alias, anonym, appellation, baptize, brand, byname, byword.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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