nickname
//ˈnɪkneɪm//
Noun
nicknameSingular
nicknamesPlural
1
A familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name.
His nickname is "Red" because of his red hair.
Verb
nicknameInfinitive
nicknamePresent tense
nicknamedPast tense
nicknamedPast participle
nicknamingPresent participle
nicknamesThird-person singular
1
To give a nickname to someone or something.
They nicknamed him 'Tiny' because he was so tall.