nickname
/ˈnɪkneɪm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnɪkneɪm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈnik-ˌnām/ (ame, mw) · /ˈnɪk.neɪm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnɪk.neɪm/ (ame, ipa)
nickname — noun
- nicknamesingular
- nicknamesplural
1. a familiar alternative name given to someone, somewhere, or something that is us
a familiar alternative name given to someone, somewhere, or something that is used instead of or beside the real name, often based on how they look, what they are like, or a short form of the real name
The children at school called him "Shorty", a nickname he hated.
called + nickname as object complement
Kofi's real name is Kwame, but everyone uses his nickname, "Junior".
The city of New York has several nicknames, including "the Big Apple".
Maja earned the nickname "the Quiet One" because she rarely spoke in class.
Linh's nickname "Sunshine" suited her cheerful personality perfectly.
文法句型
the nickname + [name]
nickname for + [person/place]
用法筆記
Nicknames are most common in informal settings — among friends, family, classmates, or teammates. They can show affection, humour, or teasing, and are rarely used in formal writing or official documents.
常見錯誤
nickname — verb
- nicknamepresent simple I / you / we / they
- nicknames3rd person singular
- nicknaming-ing form
- nicknamedpast simple
1. to give someone, somewhere, or something an informal name that people use alongs
to give someone, somewhere, or something an informal name that people use alongside or instead of the real one
The other players nicknamed him "Tiny" because he was the tallest on the team.
nickname + object + [name]
Benjamin was nicknamed "Flash" after he won three races in one day.
passive: be nicknamed + [name]
Journalists nicknamed the building "the Glass Monster" for its unusual windows.
Ryan's classmates nicknamed him "the Professor" because he was always reading.
The local shop was nicknamed "Cake Heaven" by everyone in the neighbourhood.
文法句型
nickname + object + [name]
be nicknamed + [name]
nickname + object + [name] + by + [person/group]
用法筆記
The verb appears very often in the passive voice (be + nicknamed). The object receiving the nickname is followed directly by the nickname in quotation marks, with no preposition. Also common in sports journalism and school anecdotes.