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nickname

[nik-neym] / ˈnɪkˌneɪm /


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That Hearts is in title contention makes them one of the great underdogs in world sports—and not only because the club’s other nickname is the Jam Tarts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

"The sergeant at arms has confirmed that Senator Bato is no longer in the building," Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano told a news conference, using Dela Rosa's nickname.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The unusual nickname reflects the backgrounds of the researchers involved.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

Ashdown duly received the not entirely flattering nickname of "Viceroy of Bosnia".

From BBC • May 11, 2026

I’m still mad that he called me my only-at-home nickname in public.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari




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