Nicknames

4 words in this vocabulary list

adjective stylish or elegant in a showy or flashy way

  • The nobby gentleman arrived at the event in a tailored suit.
  • I saw a nobby guy at the party last night.
  • That nobby dude is always dressed to impress.
  • Her writing style is quite nobby, with intricate details and elegant prose.

noun a person who has a stuffy or congested nose

adjective having a stuffy or congested nose

  • The doctor diagnosed the patient with a snuffy nose due to allergies.
  • I can't stop sneezing because my nose is all snuffy.
  • I hate when my nose gets all snuffy during allergy season.
  • Her snuffy attitude towards others made it difficult to be friends with her.

noun a brand name for a popular peanut butter spread

adjective describing a person or thing that is lively, energetic, or nimble

  • Skippy was the nickname given to the energetic and enthusiastic employee.
  • Hey Skippy, can you pass me the stapler?
  • I can't believe Skippy pulled off that crazy stunt last night.
  • His mind was like a skippy record, constantly jumping from one topic to another.

noun a pet name or term of endearment

  • The use of hypocorisms can create a sense of intimacy or endearment in formal communication.
  • She always uses hypocorisms when talking to her pets, like calling her dog 'puppy' or 'sweetie'.
  • In some slang circles, hypocorisms are seen as a way to show affection or closeness.
  • His use of hypocorisms in his writing added a touch of warmth and familiarity to the characters.