Entry Word: nickname

Function: noun

Meaning: a descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual <his wavy hair earned him the nickname “Curly” early in life>

Synonyms alias, cognomen, epithet, sobriquet (also soubriquet)

Related Words appellation, denomination, denotation, designation, handle, label, title; nom de plume, pen name, pseudonym