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nicknamed

SayNIK-naymd/ˈnɪkneɪmd/

2 meanings of nicknamed

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  1. 1
    verb
    Simple past and past participle of nickname.

    Fans nicknamed the young pitcher "the Kid" during his first season.

    The old stadium, nicknamed "the Pit" for its sunken field, was torn down last year.

    Note

    The verb works like call and name, with the person first and the new name straight after, nothing in between: fans nicknamed him the Kid. One spelling covers the simple past and the participle after be or have. The participle can also follow a noun as an aside, with the reason for the name after for: the stadium, nicknamed the Pit for its sunken field.

  2. 2
    adjective
    Known by a nickname, or having been given one.

    The nicknamed regulars at the diner answer to Doc, Tiny and Smitty.

    In a family where everyone was nicknamed, the one cousin called by her real name stood out.

nicknamed is a form of nickname

nickname, verb: To give someone or something an informal name in place of the real one. Full entry

Forms
nicknamenicknames he/she/itnicknaming -ing formnicknamed past tense, past participle
Spelling
nickname → nicknamed: add -d
Sound
The ending sounds like /d/.

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