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What does "nickname" mean?

Vocabulary Word: nickname

1. Definition (n.) a different name used for fun by your friends and family

Examples His name is Tim but his nickname is T-Bone.

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2. Definition (n.) a fake name used for fun

Examples Miguel’s nickname is Migs.

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3. Definition (n.) name for a person used instead of their given name, usually created by friends or family members

Examples Jennifer Lopez’s nickname is J-Lo.

Examples I gave each of my sisters a silly nickname.

Examples His name is Santiago, but his family nickname is Tati.

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4. Definition (n.) a name you consistently call a friend by that is different than their given name

Examples Jennifer Lopez’s nickname is, “J-Lo.”

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MotherEarth

Canada

Some people teas their friends nickname. It is totally annoying .

05:11 AM Jan 21 2016 |

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