| 词汇 | NICKNAME |
| 释义 | ace n. a nickname for a foolish and ineffectual person. (Sarcastic. Usually a term of address.)Hey, ace, hand me that monkey wrench—if you know what one is.Look, ace, you can't expect to fix an engine without getting dirty. angel n. a sweetheart. (Also a term of address.)See my angel standing over there? Isn't he gorgeous?Okay, angel, let's get in the car. handle n. a person's name or nickname. (Western jargon and then citizens band radio.)Well, what's your handle so I'll know what to call you?My handle is Goober. You can call me Goob. Mac(k) n. a generic name for a man. (Also a term of address.)Look, Mac, you want to make some big money?Hey, Mack! Come here a minute. moniker and monniker n. a nickname.What's your moniker, chum?With a monniker like that, you must get in a lot of fights. snookums n. a nickname for a child or a lover. (Also a term of address.)Now, now, snookums, it's all right.Does my little snookums want to play? so-and-so n. a euphemistic way of addressing someone with an insulting term of address. (This is usually euphemistic for “son of a bitch.” However, it is also used for good friends, especially male to male, to show affection.)This lousy so-and-so tried to take me for 400 bucks.Terry, you old so-and-so, how ya been? Stretch n. a nickname for a tall person, usually male.Well, Stretch, think you'll go out for basketball this season?Come on, Stretch, let's get it in the basket! tag n. a name.I know the face, but I forgot the tag.Everybody knows that tag well. whoozis and whoozit n. a name for a person whose real name is forgotten or being avoided.I met whoozis—you know, with the big whatsis—today.Is whoozit coming to my birthday party? |
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