sobriquet — a person's nickname or informal name
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person's nickname or informal name
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsoʊbrɪkeɪ/
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
The boxing champion earned the sobriquet 'Iron Fist' after his legendary knockout streak.
Every sobriquet at the café blooms like a bouquet!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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'.
Breakdown
From French soubriquet (under + chuck/tap) - the whole word functions as a single unit meaning 'nickname' in English
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📝Examples
“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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