sobriquet

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsəʊ.brɪ.keɪ/
• (US) enPR: ʹsōbrĭkā or ʹsōbrĭkĕt, IPA ^(key): /ˈsoʊ.brɪ.keɪ/ or /ˈsoʊ.brɪ.kɛt/

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Noun

Singular sobriquet

Plural sobriquets

1. (countable) A sobriquet is descriptive nickname for a person or thing.
   • Synonyms: moniker and nickname