sobriquet

noun

so·bri·quet ˈsō-bri-ˌkā How to pronounce sobriquet (audio)

-ˌket;

ˌsō-bri-ˈkā,

-ˈket

variants or less commonly soubriquet

ˈsō-bri-ˌkā How to pronounce sobriquet (audio)

-ˌket,

ˈsü-;

ˌsō-bri-ˈkā,

-ˈket,

ˌsü-

: a descriptive name or epithet : nickname

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This synonym of nickname has the same meaning in modern French as it does in English. In Middle French, however, its earlier incarnation soubriquet referred to both a nickname and a tap under the chin. Centuries later, the connection between these two meanings isn't clear, but what is clear is that the "nickname" meaning of sobriquet was well established in French by the time English speakers borrowed the term in the 17th century—and was the only meaning that was adopted. In current English, the spelling sobriquet is most common, but soubriquet is also an accepted variant.

Example Sentences

Baseball player Ty Cobb was also known by the sobriquet “The Georgia Peach.” tagged her with the sobriquet “peanut” because of her diminutive size

Recent Examples on the Web That, however, could easily be a sobriquet for Deception Pass Bridge.

Liza Weisstuch, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 Greetings from Nashville, mostly known today as Music City, but its other sobriquet -- the Athens of the South -- suits it as well, and has for far longer.

Brian T. Allen, National Review, 11 Aug. 2022 The change to a warmer, more hospitable sounding sobriquet comes at a time when golf’s demographics continue to evolve to more closely resemble the overall U.S. population.

Mike Dojc, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022 José Antonio’s real-life counterpart survived four attempts on his life, becoming a legend and gaining his epic sobriquet.

John Hopewell, Variety, 3 Apr. 2022 The Saskatchewan native became an ice-hockey legend in Portland, earning the sobriquet the Red Baron for his scorching style of play.

oregonlive, 28 Dec. 2021 Their show’s snappy title, wrapping recent art by 16 women within a familiar sobriquet shrouded with hostility in order to defuse it, is anything but a coincidence.

Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2021 Many, in interviews, decline to give their full names or offer a street sobriquet, for reasons that are probably obvious.

BostonGlobe.com, 9 Oct. 2021 But even without the perfect sobriquet, each of us can make surprises happen.

Kevin Fisher-paulson, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Sep. 2021 See More

单词	sobriquets
释义	sobriquet noun so·bri·quet ˈsō-bri-ˌkā -ˌket; ˌsō-bri-ˈkā, -ˈket variants or less commonly soubriquet ˈsō-bri-ˌkā -ˌket, ˈsü-; ˌsō-bri-ˈkā, -ˈket, ˌsü- : a descriptive name or epithet : nickname Did you know? This synonym of nickname has the same meaning in modern French as it does in English. In Middle French, however, its earlier incarnation soubriquet referred to both a nickname and a tap under the chin. Centuries later, the connection between these two meanings isn't clear, but what is clear is that the "nickname" meaning of sobriquet was well established in French by the time English speakers borrowed the term in the 17th century—and was the only meaning that was adopted. In current English, the spelling sobriquet is most common, but soubriquet is also an accepted variant. Synonyms alias byname cognomen epithet handle moniker monicker nickname surname See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Baseball player Ty Cobb was also known by the sobriquet “The Georgia Peach.” tagged her with the sobriquet “peanut” because of her diminutive size Recent Examples on the Web That, however, could easily be a sobriquet for Deception Pass Bridge. Liza Weisstuch, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 Greetings from Nashville, mostly known today as Music City, but its other sobriquet -- the Athens of the South -- suits it as well, and has for far longer. Brian T. Allen, National Review, 11 Aug. 2022 The change to a warmer, more hospitable sounding sobriquet comes at a time when golf’s demographics continue to evolve to more closely resemble the overall U.S. population. Mike Dojc, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022 José Antonio’s real-life counterpart survived four attempts on his life, becoming a legend and gaining his epic sobriquet. John Hopewell, Variety, 3 Apr. 2022 The Saskatchewan native became an ice-hockey legend in Portland, earning the sobriquet the Red Baron for his scorching style of play. oregonlive, 28 Dec. 2021 Their show’s snappy title, wrapping recent art by 16 women within a familiar sobriquet shrouded with hostility in order to defuse it, is anything but a coincidence. Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2021 Many, in interviews, decline to give their full names or offer a street sobriquet, for reasons that are probably obvious. BostonGlobe.com, 9 Oct. 2021 But even without the perfect sobriquet, each of us can make surprises happen. Kevin Fisher-paulson, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Sep. 2021 See More Word History Etymology French First Known Use 1646, in the meaning defined above sobriquets noun variants also soubriquets plural of sobriquet as in nicknames a descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual tagged her with the sobriquet "peanut" because of her diminutive size Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance nicknames epithets monikers surnames monickers aliases appellations labels pseudonyms bynames designations denominations titles cognomina cognomens handles denotations tags pen names anonyms noms de plume noms de guerre
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