Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nicknamer
noun
/ˈnɪkˌneɪ.mər/
Definition
A person who gives nicknames or informal names to others.
Examples
- My dad is the ultimate nicknamer; he has a special name for everyone in the family.
- She became known as the ‘Queen of Nicknames’ among her friends because of her creative titles.
Meaning
The act of assigning a different, often affectionate or humorous, name to someone rather than using their given name.
Synonyms
- Nickname giver
- Nickname creator
- Pseudonymist
