to nickname
verb/ɐpɨliˈðaɾ/medium
a·pe·li·dar
Definition
To give a nickname, sobriquet, or designation to someone or something.
His classmates nicknamed him 'Giant' because of his height. The press dubbed the scandal the 'Hidden Case'.
Common collocations
to nickname someone asto be nicknamedto affectionately nickname
Etymology
Do latim 'appellitare', frequentativo de 'appellare' (chamar, nomear).