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nicknaming

verb
SayNIK-naym-ing/ˈnɪkneɪmɪŋ/

1 meaning of nicknaming

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle and gerund of nickname.

    Fans are already nicknaming the new goalie The Wall.

    Nicknaming your classmates can be fun, but some names hurt.

nicknaming 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 → nicknaming: drop the e, add -ing

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