nickname

Example Sentences

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While Chen bristled when he was given the “Quad King” nickname, Malinin leans into his alter ego.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this week a helicopter buzzed above Dickson's Sydney hometown with a giant flag bearing the number "12" in reference to a nickname for Seahawks fans.

From Barron's

She had never had a nickname before, probably because she didn’t have any friends.

From Literature

So, between the initials and the earmuffs and the hand flapping, the nickname had stuck.

From Literature

Now his defence has earned its own nickname.

From BBC