Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

NICKNAME

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Nickname.

Nickname - as a noun

A familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

Example: "Joe's mother would not use his nickname and always called him joseph"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bynamecognomenmonikersobriquetsoubriquet

A descriptive name for a place or thing

Example: "The nickname for the u.s. constitution is `old ironsides'"

Nickname - as a verb

Give a nickname to

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dub

Example Sentences

"My friends have nicknamed me 'Ace' because of my skill in playing cards."
"Her nickname 'Red' came from her fiery red hair."
"William Howard Taft had the nickname 'Big Bill'."
"My nickname in high school was 'Bookworm' because I was always seen studying."
"Michael Jordan's famous nickname is 'Air Jordan'."
View more

Word Game Points

Is NICKNAME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nickname is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NICKNAME has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is NICKNAME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nickname is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NICKNAME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is NICKNAME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nickname is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NICKNAME has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen