noun
- the act or practice of giving nicknames
verb
- present participle of nickname; giving someone or something a nickname
Examples
- The team was nicknaming their new coach ‘Lightning’ because of his quick decisions.
- She enjoyed nicknaming her pets with funny names.
- The nicknaming of celebrities by the media is very common.
- His habit of nicknaming everyone made him popular at school.
- The nicknaming process often reflects someone’s personality traits.
- They were nicknaming the tall building ‘The Tower’ before construction finished.