nicknaming

verb

SayNIK-naym-ing/ˈnɪkneɪmɪŋ/

1 meaning of nicknaming

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verb
The -ing form of nickname. Use it after is, are or was, or as the name of the action.
Fans are already nicknaming the new goalie The Wall.
Nicknaming your classmates can be fun, but some names hurt.

nickname, verb: To give a person or thing a nickname. 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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