Nick: meaning, definitions and examples

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nick

[ nɪk ]

Noun

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nickname

A familiar or shortened form of a person's name.

Synonyms

handle, moniker, nickname.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
nick	Typically used in online gaming or digital platforms to refer to someone's chosen name or alias. Informal and widely recognized in internet communities. His nick on the forum is 'DragonSlayer99'. What's your nick on this server?
nickname	Usually used in casual, everyday conversations to refer to a name used instead of a person's real name. It can be based on personality, appearance, or other characteristics. Her friends call her 'Lizzie' as a nickname. Everyone in the office has a funny nickname.
moniker	A more formal or literary term for a name or nickname. Can be used in a variety of contexts, not limited to digital use. The notorious criminal was known by the moniker 'Scarface'. He chose the moniker 'Phoenix' for his new art project.
handle	Often used in the context of social media or digital communication to refer to a username or online identity. Commonly seen on platforms like Twitter or Instagram. Her Twitter handle is '@NatureLover'. Can you tell me your Instagram handle?

Examples of usage

My name is Nicholas, but my friends call me Nick.
She prefers to go by the nickname Nicky.

Translations

Translations of the word "nick" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apelido

🇮🇳 उपनाम

🇩🇪 Spitzname

🇮🇩 julukan

🇺🇦 прізвисько

🇵🇱 przezwisko

🇯🇵 ニックネーム

🇫🇷 surnom

🇪🇸 apodo

🇹🇷 takma ad

🇰🇷 별명

🇸🇦 لقب

🇨🇿 přezdívka

🇸🇰 prezývka

🇨🇳 昵称

🇸🇮 vzdevek

🇮🇸 gælunafn

🇰🇿 лақап ат

🇬🇪 მეტსახელი

🇦🇿 ləqəb

🇲🇽 apodo

Etymology

The word 'nick' originated from the Middle English word 'nikname', which meant a 'familiar or shortened form of a person's name'. It has been used since the 15th century to refer to a nickname, especially in informal or familiar usage.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,560, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.

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20558 sluice
20559 thankfulness
20560 nick
20561 diluting
20562 gloriously
20563 trickling
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