# nicknaming

Pronunciation: say "NIK-naym-ing" /ˈnɪkneɪmɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of nickname. — present participle and gerund of nickname
   - Simple: 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._

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