Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apelidar
verb
/a.pe.li.’dar/
Definition
The act of giving someone or something a nickname.
Examples
- Ela costuma apelidar seus amigos com nomes engraçados.
- Ele decidiu apelidar o novo cachorro de ‘Bobby’.
- Os alunos costumam apelidar seus professores.
Meaning
To assign a name or title to someone that is often different from their original name, typically in a casual or informal context.
Synonyms
- nomear
- designar
- chamar