nickname

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Synonyms: nicknack, nicknames, nicknamed, nicknamer

Antonyms: nicknack, nicknames, nicknamed, nicknamer

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Noun

1. A [[familiar]], invented [[name]] for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
2. A familiar, shortened or diminutive name for a person or thing.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To give a [[#Noun|nickname]] to (a person or thing).

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