People of Interest
Nicknames
A nickname is a short, clever, cute, derogatory, or otherwise substitute name for a person or thing's real name (for example, Tom is short for Thomas). As a concept, it is distinct from both and, although there may be overlap in these concepts. A nickname is sometimes considered desirable, symbolizing a form of acceptance, but can often be a form of ridicule. Many artists and actors have nicknames, which in years past were called a stage name. A person's online nickname may also be known as his handle.
We thought it would interesting and fun to list the nicknames of some of the boroughs famous and infamous residents. See how many you know or hear of:
| ACE | DECUCE | CHICKEN ARM |
| STICK | VITAMIN | TILT |
| BEANER | BOMBER | PANCHO |
| WIMPY | ONION | SCRUB |
| DEAD RAT | LEAKY PIPES | BEAR |
| BIG BOY | TUCKER | MOO |
| DING | NITZ | WIRE |
| YOCK | HARDY | MUGSY |
| YUCK YUCK | SNUXY | PEACHES |
| SHOO SHOO | INKY | X-E |
| BADGER | SKIPPY | DOC |
| JIMBOY | CHOPPY | GOOSE |
| REDEYE | BUD | MACKIE |
| THE COUNT | BUCKET | BUSHMAN |
| LIGHTING | SAILOR | SQUEAKY |
| INCH | ROGO | BOONE |
| MOOCH | PEPPER | PEZ |
| CHICKEN | JUNIOR | BIG MO |
| PUDGY | SPIDER | HORSE COLLAR |
| HOOTER | HEAD | BIG BUCK |
| SAMBO | RING | ASHEY |
| SQUISHY | STINKY | SPIKE |
| RUMBO | GOOZEY | CORPSE HOUSE |
| NIP | KIP | RED CHIEF |
| FIREBALL | MANGO | RED KNOB |
| CHILI | NO NECK | DUDE |
| BUFF | TEX | STONY |
| BIGGIE | JIMBO | SNO-MO |
| JUMBO | BRICK | GUNGA |
| MOONEY | STICKETS | NUBBER |
| PORKY | SCOUT | VINEGAR |
| BIRDMAN | DEACON | CHOOBA |
| MICKENS | BOOPER | HOKIE |
| ZIGGY | TERMITE | WHITEY |
| SHAKY | RUSTY | ROOSTER |
| SIXTY | PEACH FUZZ | BUGLE |
| BONES | CORKY | FIBBER |
| PROF | CUBBY | CORPORAL |
| PUNIE | PESKY |