nickname

Example Sentences

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When revealing to BBC Sport in 2022 why he was given the nickname 'Meatball', he said it was born from him having a "big, round head" with a buzzcut during his days at St Mirren.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Inside Exxon, he eventually earned the nickname “Iron Ass” because of his occasionally cantankerous nature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

That included “Dumbo” — South Korea’s In Gee Chun — who got that nickname years ago because of her exceptionally keen hearing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Other recorded conversations mention "The One", a nickname which Civil Guard investigators believe refers to Sanchez himself.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

I liked the sound of Little Tomato for a nickname, so I started calling you that.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks