NIcknames

Title: NIcknames
Category: Literature / English | Words: 489 | Pages: 2.1 (approximately 235 words/page)

NIcknames

Nicknames Nicknames are a substitute of a name given to a person in fun, affection, and belittlement, usually descriptive. They can also be used to shorten a person's name, like "Jon," for Jonathan. Nicknames, whether positive or negative, are only describing a person's general characteristics. Although hurtful nicknames can lower a persons' reputation and self-esteem, joyful nicknames give the person a sense of pride. O.K., first of all people sometimes take a nickname way …showed first 75 words of 489 total…

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…showed last 75 words of 489 total…tell: I’m known as Fluff, Chaps (like Ralph Lauren) and teddy bear by my girlfriend. Nicknames, whether desirable or undesirable, everyone has either had or has now. Parents, coaches, family, and friends give out nicknames in all aspects surrounding that person or people. Apart from the insulting nicknames given, I have found that the persons' do not really mind after a while. When making fun of or giving a compliment, nicknames come in handy.

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