nickname

IPA(Pronunciation)

transitive

(transitive) To give a nickname to (a person or thing).

Japanese Meaning

（人や物に）ニックネームを付ける

The fans nickname the rookie 'The Flash' after his lightning-fast plays.

ファンは彼の電光石火のプレーを見て、その新人に『ザ・フラッシュ』というあだ名をつけた。

Sense（1）

(transitive) To give a nickname to (a person or thing).

Gerald, nicknamed "Jerry", was usually a very cheerful person.

nicknames

（ present singular third-person ）

nicknaming

（ participle present ）

nicknamed

（ participle past ）

nicknamed

（ past ）