NICKNAME Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word nickname. (close relations)
nicknamed
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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| moniker | nounn | |||||
noun • a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name) | ||||||
| sobriquet | nounn | |||||
noun • a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name) | ||||||
| handle | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it verb • be in charge of, act on, or dispose of • interact in a certain way • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • touch, lift, or hold with the hands • handle effectively • show and train | ||||||
| alias | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a name that has been assumed adverb • as known or named at another time or place | ||||||
| tag | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc. • a label associated with something for the purpose of identification • a small piece of cloth • a game in which one child chases the others; the one who is caught becomes the next chaser • (sports) the act of touching a player in a game (which changes their status in the game) verb • attach a tag or label to • touch a player while he is holding the ball • provide with a name or nickname • go after with the intent to catch • supply (blank verse or prose) with rhymes | ||||||
| title | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with • the name of a work of art or literary composition etc. • a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work • the status of being a champion • a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it • an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General' • an established or recognized right • (usually plural) written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action • an appellation signifying nobility • an informal right to something verb • give a title to • designate by an identifying term | ||||||
| byname | verbv | |||||
noun • a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name) | ||||||
| cognomen | nounn | |||||
noun • a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name) • the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name) | ||||||
| dub | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the new sounds added by dubbing verb • give a nickname to • provide (movies) with a soundtrack of a foreign language • raise (someone) to knighthood | ||||||
| nick | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) • (British slang) a prison • a small cut verb • cut slightly, with a razor • cut a nick into • divide or reset the tail muscles of • mate successfully; of livestock | ||||||
| soubriquet | nounn | |||||
noun • a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name) | ||||||
| antonomasia | nounn | |||||
noun • The substitution of an epithet or title in place of a proper noun. • Use of a proper name to suggest its most obvious quality or aspect. | ||||||
| hypocoristic | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • A nickname, especially one indicating intimacy and formed through a shortening of the original name. adjective • Relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy with the person. • Relating to baby talk. | ||||||
| pet name | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a name of endearment (especially one using a diminutive suffix) | ||||||
