Meaning
nickname, pet name
- a descriptive or affectionate substitute name; a nickname or pet name
In a sentence
I suoi amici d'infanzia lo chiamavano sempre con un nomignolo affettuoso.
His childhood friends always called him by an affectionate nickname.
Perché le hai dato quel nomignolo così strano?
Why did you give her such a strange nickname?
Non tutti amano essere chiamati con un nomignolo in ufficio.
Not everyone likes being called by a pet name in the office.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| nomignolo | masculine · singular |
| nomignoli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often affectionate or slightly ironic; close synonym of 'soprannome'.
- Pronounced with the palatal nasal /ɲ/ for the 'gn' group.