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nickname meaning in Pashto

لقب laqab

/ˈnɪkneɪm/

nickname in Pashto: لقب (laqab). In English, nickname means a familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.

Pashto words for nickname

familiar, invented given name
لقب laqab

English meaning of nickname

  1. noun A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
  2. noun A familiar, shortened or diminutive name for a person or thing.
  3. verb To give a nickname to (a person or thing).

Full definition of nickname

nickname in a sentence

  • "The Big Apple" is a common nickname for New York City.
  • My name is Jonathan, but I go by my nickname, Johnny.
  • Gerald, nicknamed "Jerry", was usually a very cheerful person.

Synonyms of nickname

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Questions about nickname in Pashto

What is the meaning of nickname in Pashto?
Nickname in Pashto is لقب (laqab).
nickname په پښتو کې څه معنی لري؟
Nickname: لقب (laqab).
What does nickname mean in English?
Nickname means a familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.

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