nickname

Example Sentences

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“Dawg Pound” - Nickname for the rabid Cleveland Browns fans who are known for wearing dog masks, barking, and, in the old days throwing dog biscuits and worse at the opposing team.

From Washington Times • Jun. 14, 2019

Q. Baby Talk Nickname: I have an adorable nephew who is just learning how to talk, and his attempts at pronouncing names have resulted in the usual "baby words."

From Slate • Dec. 10, 2013

Nickname allegedly acquired from his father, who was a fan of The Incredible Hulk.

From The Guardian • Dec. 21, 2012

On an Inconspicuous Brooklyn Block, a Curious Nickname and Hobbit Doors Outsiders call it the street with little doors.

From New York Times • May 28, 2012

I Got My Nickname I’m not that big on jazz music, but Dad is.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander