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nickname

substantivomasculinegeneral usemédia/ɐɫˈkuɲu/al·cu·nho

Definition

1

Same as nickname; an unofficial name given to a person, place, or thing, based on a characteristic or event.

Usage examples

“The nickname 'The Big Apple' is famous for New York City.”
“His childhood nickname stuck with him into adulthood.”

Common combinations

to have a nicknamepopular nicknamederogatory nickname