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sobriquet

The correct spelling is sobriquet.

How to pronounce sobriquet

/ˈsəʊ.bɹɪ.keɪ/
noun

IPA: /ˈsəʊ.bɹɪ.keɪ/

Say it like: Sob-rik-wet

The correct spelling is sobriquet. A familiar name for a person (typically a shortened version of a person’s given name). For example: "“The Bard” is a sobriquet of English playwright William Shakespeare."

Usage Examples

“The Bard” is a sobriquet of English playwright William Shakespeare.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A familiar name for a person (typically a shortened version of a person’s given name).

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