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to nickname

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐpɨliˈðaɾ/a·pe·li·dar

Definition

1

To give a nickname, sobriquet, or designation to someone or something.

Usage examples

His classmates nicknamed him 'Giant' because of his height. The press dubbed the scandal the 'Hidden Case'.

Common combinations

to nickname someone asto be nicknamedto affectionately nickname