nicknames

NOUN

informal title

Synonyms

STRONGEST

epithet moniker sobriquet style tag

STRONG

appellation byname byword denomination diminutive handle label

WEAK

familiar name pet name

Example Sentences

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A fan favorite for his witty wording and player nicknames, King turned his most famous catchphrase, “Gimme the Hotsauce,” into the name of his podcast.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Naturally, Ryland nicknames his new acquaintance Rocky and quickly realizes they’re both the only survivors aboard their ships, tasked with the same mission: save their dying planets.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

The birds have a number of nicknames, with the most unusual being 'the goatsucker'.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

He now says that is his favorite of his nicknames.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

His inmate nicknames were Powerful, Powwow, and PW.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover