NICKNAMES Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word nicknames. (close relations)
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| aliases | nounn | |||||
noun • a name that has been assumed adverb • as known or named at another time or place | ||||||
| appellations | nounn | |||||
noun • identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others • a geographical indication used to identify where the grapes for a wine are grown | ||||||
| bynames | nounn | |||||
noun • a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name) | ||||||
| cognomens | 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) | ||||||
| handles | nounn | |||||
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 | ||||||
| monikers | nounn | |||||
noun • A personal name or nickname; an informal label, often drawing attention to a particular attribute. • A signature. • An object (structured item of data) used to associate the name of an object with its location. | ||||||
| sobriquets | nounn | |||||
noun • a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name) | ||||||
| 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) | ||||||
| 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) | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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) | ||||||
