nickname

Example Sentences

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The domestic interest in the market earned it the nickname of the “Squid Game” market, teeing off the Netflix series of high-stakes risk taking that can make for sharp moves because of retail investors.

From Barron's

Buster is Sir David's nickname for his eldest son, and the former footballer has it tattooed on his neck.

From BBC

For a people nicknamed after a flightless bird, taking off overseas has somewhat ironically become a rite of passage for many New Zealanders.

From BBC

"I think his experience at Oxford and in academia influenced the way he chose that nickname," Jones says.

From BBC

Even if there was, Moody - nicknamed 'Mad Dog' in the Tigers dressing room - has no regrets about the hard-hitting way he played our wonderful game.

From BBC