nickname

Example Sentences

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"We do not expect the whole country will be covered with gold after elections," said the People's Party candidate known to friends, family and his would-be voters by the nickname "Marky".

From Barron's

The 'ginger Penaud' is a big nickname to live up to.

From BBC

They have been affectionately nicknamed the "innit boys", and Iwobi hopes they have helped open the door for others to represent their home country.

From BBC

Lear nicknamed Reiner’s character after what his own father used to call him when he was a rebellious kid.

From Salon

Bee balloons floated in the wind in honour of the youngest victim of the attack, Matilda, who was nicknamed "Matilda Bee".

From BBC