B1nouninformalrelationshipslanguage
US/ˈnɪk.neɪm/
UK/ˈnɪk.neɪm/
a short or funny name that friends and family use instead of your real name
In context
His real name is Robert, but everyone at work uses his nickname, Bobby.
She got the nickname "Speedy" because she always finished her tasks first.
The team gave their coach a nickname that he secretly liked.
Words that go with nickname
verb + noun
- give someone a nicknameClassmates gave him a nickname in the first week.
- have a nicknameAlmost everyone in my family has a nickname.
verb + preposition
- go by the nicknameHe goes by the nickname Mike.
- known by the nicknameThe star is known by the nickname "The Rocket".
adjective + noun
- childhood nicknameHer childhood nickname was Peanut.
- funny nicknameHe earned a funny nickname on the trip.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
nick nameCorrect: nickname