nicknames

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He was also known for his brash personality, which earned him the nicknames "the Mouth of the South" and "Captain Outrageous".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

What were some nicknames you had growing up?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 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 effort has earned her a following, a city council ally and a few nicknames: Trashley Madison.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

His inmate nicknames were Powerful, Powwow, and PW.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover