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nicknames

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈnɪkˌneɪmz// UK //nˈɪkneɪmz// nick·names

n. informal names that people use for their friends or family instead of their real names. You often use them to show affection or to be funny.

n. familiar or humorous names given to a person or place instead of their genuine name. Often used to signify intimacy or to highlight a specific characteristic.


SIMPLE

Most of my friends have funny nicknames for each other.

CONTEXTUAL

While her legal name is Elizabeth, she has gone by several nicknames including Libby and Bess since childhood.

COMPLEX

The use of affectionate nicknames within the team helped foster a sense of camaraderie during the high-pressure phases of the project.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used with the verb 'to give' or 'to go by'.

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