Nicky

/ˈnɪki/

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Definitions

2 meanings
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A shortened or affectionate form of a given name, typically Nicholas or Nicole.

/ˈnɪki/

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General

A diminutive or nickname, especially for Nicholas or Nicole.

My friend Nicky is coming over later.

💡 Simply: Nicky is like a shorter, friendlier version of a longer name, like Nicholas. It's like when you call your best friend 'Nicky' instead of their whole name!

👶 For kids: Nicky is a fun way to call someone whose name is Nicholas or Nicole. It's like a special, shorter name!

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She prefers being called Nicky instead of Nicole.

How It's Used

Personal Names

"Nicky is a common nickname for people named Nicholas or Nicole."

2

A person whose name is Nicky.

/ˈnɪki/

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A person named Nicky

I met Nicky at the party last night.

💡 Simply: It's just talking about someone whose name is Nicky, like your friend Nicky or a famous Nicky.

👶 For kids: It's the name of a person! Like when you say 'Nicky is playing outside.'

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Nicky is coming to dinner tonight.

How It's Used

Informal conversation

"Nicky is a great guy."

Tip:Imagine a specific person you know named Nicky.

Synonyms & Antonyms

A diminutive of the name Nicholas, of Greek origin, meaning 'victory of the people'. Used as a nickname and sometimes a given name, it may also function as a term of endearment.

Commonly used since the medieval period as a nickname for Nicholas and Nicole.

Memory tip

Think of a friend named Nicky to remember the name.

Word Origin

LanguageGreek
Original meaning

"Victory of the people"

Usage

70%Spoken
30%Written