Definitions

1. noun

A nickname, often one that is humorous or ironic, given to a person or place.

“The baseball player was known by the sobriquet ‘The Sluggers’ due to his exceptional batting skills.”

2. noun

A title or name given to a person or thing, often in a more formal or literary way.

“The author’s sobriquet ‘The Master of the Macabre’ reflected his dark and ominous writing style.”

3. verb

To give a nickname to someone or something.

“The children sobriqueted the new teacher with various nicknames to make him more relatable.”