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This is a list of nickname-related list articles on Wikipedia. A nicknameis "a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name." [1]A nickname is often considered desirable, symbolising a form of acceptance, but can sometimes be a form of ridicule. A moniker also means a nickname or personal name.
Former First Lady of the United States; former U.S. Secretary of State; former U.S. Senator from New York; Trump's opponent whom he defeated in the 2016 United States Presidential election. Crooked Hillary [ 1] (retired)[ 13] Lyin' Hillary [ 35][ 36] Beautiful Hillary [ 37] Leakin' James Comey [ 38] James Comey.
This list is intended to note those nicknames that were in common use at the time they were in office or shortly thereafter. George Washington The American Cincinnatus : [ 1 ] Like the famous Roman, he won a war, then became a private citizen instead of seeking power or riches as a reward.
Abilene Christian University Wildcats. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Golden Stallions. Academy of Art University Urban Knights. Adams State College Grizzlies. Adelphi University Panthers. Adrian College Bulldogs. Agnes Scott College Scotties. Aiken Technical College Knights. Aims Community College Aardvarks.
By nickname "Ain'ts*" – New Orleans Saints, NFL; rhyming play on the non-standard English negative ain't [30] "America's Team" – Dallas Cowboys, by sports media [31] "B.I.L.L.S.*" – Buffalo Bills, by detractors, acronyms for "Boy I Love Losing Super Bowls", in reference to the team's failure to win the Super Bowl in four straight tries during the early 1990s [32]
Arnold Walker, RAF pilot. Herbert Hasler, Second World War Royal Marines officer. "Blood" – J. A. L. Caunter, British general [21] "Blood-n-Guts" – George S. Patton, Jr., American general in World War II (a nickname he rejected) [22] "Bloody Bill" –. William T. Anderson, Confederate guerrilla leader. William Cunningham, Loyalist militia ...
Nickname given to him by coach Vermeil because of his big play ability in the return game. Iceman [186] Carlos Huerta: Bestowed in college, Huerta was renowned for keeping his composure (staying cool) in stressful situations. Intellectual Assassin [187] Ron Mix: Mix had a degree in law at the time he played professional football. Iron Head [188 ...
This is a list of nicknames of Major League Baseball teams and players. It includes a complete list of nicknames of players in the Baseball Hall of Fame, a list of nicknames of current players, nicknames of popular players who have played for each major league team, and lists of nicknames grouped into particular categories (e.g., ethnic nicknames, personality trait nicknames etc.). [1]