sobriquet

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noun

A nickname or an affectionate or humorous name given instead of or in addition to the real name.

Example Sentences

"The author was known by the sobriquet 'The Bard of Avon'."

"His friends affectionately called him by the sobriquet 'Sparky'."

"In the world of sports, many athletes adopt a sobriquet that reflects their personality."