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to nickname
01
to give someone or something a different name, often to show affection or emphasize a particular trait
Complex Transitive: to nickname sb/sth sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
nickname
3rd person singular
nicknames
Present participle
nicknaming
Past simple
nicknamed
Past participle
nicknamed
Examples
The towering skyscraper, officially named " Metropolis Tower, " was nicknamed " The Silver Needle " by locals due to its sleek design.
Nickname
01
a familiar or humorous name given to someone that is connected with their real name, appearance, or with something they have done
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
nicknames
Examples
His friends call him " Speedy " because of how fast he runs.
02
a descriptive name for a place or thing
Lexical Tree
nickname
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