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nomignolo

nickname

noun noh-MEE-nyoh-loh Rare
Communication Language

Usage Note

Nomignolo is a more affectionate or informal term than soprannome (general nickname); it often implies a playful or teasing label given within a family or close circle. Its plural is nomignoli. Unlike soprannome, it rarely appears in formal writing.

Examples

"Il suo nomignolo era 'Topolino'."

Natural Translation

His nickname was 'Mickey Mouse'.

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