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nickname

/ˈnɪkˌneɪm/ American
  • n. 绰号, 昵称
  • v. 给...取绰号
Definition
  • n. an informal, often humorous name used instead of someone's real name
  • v. to give someone a nickname
Example
Her friends gave her a funny nickname in middle school.
她的朋友们在中学时给她起了一个有趣的绰号。