nickname
US /ˈnɪk.neɪm/
UK /ˈnɪk.neɪm/
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暱稱
a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name.
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Mallender's fair complexion gave rise to his nickname “Ghost”
1.
暱稱
give a nickname to; call by a nickname.
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his fraternity brothers nicknamed him “The Bird” because of his skydiving skills