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Darling vs. Nickname — What's the Difference?

Darling vs. Nickname — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Darling and Nickname

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Darling

A dearly beloved person.

Nickname

A nickname is a substitute for the proper name of a familiar person, place or thing. Commonly used to express affection, a form of endearment and sometimes amusement, it can also be used to express defamation of character, particularly by school bullies.

Darling

One that is greatly liked or preferred; a favorite
"the pride and vanity of the rich, the darlings of fate" (Mario Puzo).

Nickname

A descriptive name added to or replacing the actual name of a person, place, or thing.

Darling

Dearly beloved.
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Nickname

A familiar or shortened form of a proper name.

Darling

Regarded with special favor; favorite
"Metaphysics and poetry ... are my darling studies" (Samuel Taylor Coleridge).

Nickname

To give a nickname to.

Darling

(Informal) Charming or amusing
A darling hat.

Nickname

(Archaic) To call by an incorrect name; misname.

Darling

A person who is dear to one.
Mary, the youngest daughter, was always her mother's darling.

Nickname

A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
"The Big Apple" is a common nickname for New York City.

Darling

A kind or sweet person; sweetheart.
The girl next door picks up all my shopping for me. She is such a darling.

Nickname

A familiar, shortened or diminutive name for a person or thing.
My name is Jonathan, but I go by my nickname, Johnny.

Darling

(by extension) A person or thing very popular with a certain group.
A media darling
A darling of the theatre

Nickname

(transitive) To give a nickname to (a person or thing).
Gerald, nicknamed "Jerry", was usually a very cheerful person.

Darling

Dear; cherished.
She is my darling wife of twenty-two years.

Nickname

A name given in affectionate familiarity, sportive familiarity, contempt, or derision; a familiar or an opprobrious appellation; as, Nicholas's nickname is Nick.

Darling

Charming
Well isn't that a darling little outfit she has on.

Nickname

To give a nickname to; to call by a nickname.
You nickname virtue; vice you should have spoke.
I altogether disclaim what has been nicknamed the doctrine of finality.

Darling

One dearly beloved; a favorite.
And can do naught but wail her darling's loss.

Nickname

A familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name);
Joe's mother would not use his nickname and always called him Joseph
Henry's nickname was Slim

Darling

Dearly beloved; regarded with especial kindness and tenderness; favorite.

Nickname

A descriptive name for a place or thing;
The nickname for the U.S. Constitution is `Old Ironsides'

Darling

A special loved one

Nickname

Give a nickname to

Darling

An Australian river; tributary of the Murray River

Darling

Dearly loved

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