nickname

Example Sentences

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“Dawg Pound” - Nickname for the rabid Cleveland Browns fans who are known for wearing dog masks, barking, and, in the old days throwing dog biscuits and worse at the opposing team.

From Washington Times • Jun. 14, 2019

Q. Baby Talk Nickname: I have an adorable nephew who is just learning how to talk, and his attempts at pronouncing names have resulted in the usual "baby words."

From Slate • Dec. 10, 2013

In Georgia Pair, a Catchy Nickname and Big Production Call it an unfair comparison, a good omen, or just plain cool.

From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2012

Nickname supporter Archie Fool Bear, a former Standing Rock tribal councilman who helped to deliver the petitions Tuesday, said a statewide referendum would give tribal members a voice on the issue.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2012

I Got My Nickname I’m not that big on jazz music, but Dad is.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander