Ranger is an unusual name, " she managed. "Is it a nickname?" It's a street name, " Ranger said. "I was a Ranger in the army." I heard about them Rangers on TV, " Grandma said. "I heard they get dogs pregnant." My father's mouth dropped open and a piece of ham fell out. My mother froze, her fork poised in midair. That's sort of a joke, " I told Grandma. "Rangers don't get dogs pregnant in real life." I looked at Ranger for corroboration and got another smile. . Janet Evanovich
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In this quote from "Sleeping Beauty," the name of the Ranger's dog, Ranger, is a nickname. In other words, it is not his real name. A nickname is a shortened version of the person’s real name. The use of this phrase in the context of the story indicates that Ranger has a cynical attitude towards life and society and seems to be distrustful and suspicious of other people.

Source: Three To Get Deadly

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