Nickname Definition
nickname
noun
- a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name); "Joe's mother would not use his nickname and always called him Joseph"; "Henry's nickname was Slim"
- a descriptive name for a place or thing; "the nickname for the U.S. Constitution is `Old Ironsides'"
verb
- give a nickname to
"Nickname" in song lyrics
See how nickname is used in real songs:
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"I be that pretty motherfuckin, ASAP is just my nickname"
ASAP Rocky f/ ASAP Nast, ASAP Twelvy — Trilla -
"Yeah, that's my nickname"
Daddy Rose — Who I Be -
"But now I know, why dudes in New York keep a nickname"
Deadly Venoms — Wrong Place
Words that rhyme with nickname
Usage tips for "nickname"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "nickname" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for nickname to find words that pair well.