nickname

verb

  • To give someone a special name, like calling your dog 'Fluffy'.

noun

  • A fun name you call someone instead of their real name, like 'Buddy' for a friend.
  • A name that tells something special about a person, like 'Tall' for someone who is very tall.


Word Explanation:

  • A nickname is a name that people use instead of your real name. It can be a shorter version of your name or something funny that your friends call you.

Word in hindi

उपनाम

Upnaam

Other variations in hindi

  • बच्चा नाम Bachcha Naam
  • प्यारा नाम Pyaara Naam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'nickname' mean?

A nickname is a special name that friends or family call someone instead of their real name.

How do you pronounce 'nickname'?

You say 'nickname' like this: 'nik-name'.

What is the origin of the word 'nickname'?

The word 'nickname' comes from the Old English word 'eac' which means 'also' or 'additional', so it originally meant 'an additional name'.

What is the meaning of 'nickname' in Kannada?

The word 'nickname' in Kannada is 'ಉಪನಾಮ' (Upanāma).