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{{Short description|Informal name of a person, place, or thing}}
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A '''nickname''', in some circumstances also known as a '''sobriquet,''' or informally a "'''moniker'''", is an informal substitute for the proper name of a person, place, or thing,<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|encyclopedia = Britannica|url = https://www.britannica.com/topic/nickname|title = Nickname|first = Daniel|last = Costa|date = September 6, 2022}}</ref> used to express affection, playfulness, contempt, or a particular character trait. It is distinct from a [[pseudonym]], [[stage name]], or [[title]], although the concepts can overlap.