sobriquet — a person's nickname or informal name
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person's nickname or informal name
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsoʊbrɪkeɪ/
Korean meaning: 별명, 애칭
Korean pronunciation: **소**브리케이
Example Sentences
- The king's sobriquet 'The Lionheart' became more famous than his actual name.
- My grandmother's sobriquet 'Cookie Monster' came from her legendary baking skills.
- The detective earned the sobriquet 'Sherlock' after solving three impossible cases.
sobriquet
NOUN//ˈsoʊbrɪkeɪ//
a person's nickname or informal name
Grandmother lovingly uses her grandchild's special sobriquet during breakfast
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Every sobriquet at the café blooms like a bouquet!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French sobriquet, originally meaning 'a tap under the chin' - it evolved from a playful gesture used when teasing someone to mean 'nickname' or 'alias'.
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“The king's sobriquet 'The Lionheart' became more famous than his actual name.”
“My grandmother's sobriquet 'Cookie Monster' came from her legendary baking skills.”
“The detective earned the sobriquet 'Sherlock' after solving three impossible cases.”
“His sobriquet 'The Human Calculator' made him popular at math competitions.”
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