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nickname

nounmasculine/ɐ.pɛˈli.ðu/medium

a·pe·li·do

Definition

An additional name that identifies a person, often used in informal contexts.
His nickname is 'Zé'.
She prefers to be called by her nickname.
Common collocations
cute nicknamechildhood nickname

Etymology

Do latim 'appellitus'

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