nickname

Example Sentences

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They have been affectionately nicknamed the "innit boys", and Iwobi hopes they have helped open the door for others to represent their home country.

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Lear nicknamed Reiner’s character after what his own father used to call him when he was a rebellious kid.

From Salon

Bee balloons floated in the wind in honour of the youngest victim of the attack, Matilda, who was nicknamed "Matilda Bee".

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And gone was the owner of the irreverent nickname "Fatty Lai": he had lost considerable weight.

From BBC

Littler admitted he hoped to avoid the woman nicknamed 'Beau and Arrow' when the draw was made.

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