President Donald Trump has long used nicknames to denigrate his political foes. The nicknames haven’t ever been the cleverest, but that's never been the purpose; instead, they're meant to be memorable and unflattering, shaping the narrative around the individuals' perceived weaknesses.

At the same time, nicknames haven't largely stuck with Trump. At least until now, as TACO could have staying power. There are already signs that Trump isn't the least bit happy as it continues to trend on social media with memes showing him as a chicken or eating tacos.

Insulting nicknames have existed since the earliest days of the republic, with Vice President John Adams reportedly calling President George Washington "Mutton Head" when they disagreed. Other now-infamous nicknames include "Old Granny" as Rutherford B. Hayes was sometimes called, while Grover Cleveland was known as "Uncle Jumbo," a nickname not dissimilar to Bill Clinton being labeled "Bubba."

It has long been impossible not to think of "Tricky Dick" Nixon or "President Malaise" Jimmy Carter, although the latter's death may put that one to rest for good.

Social media may help create a lasting nickname that is more on the money than those that were coined by political foes, or from the editorial column of any paper of record. However, because the media cycle turns on a dime, TACO could fade away just as quickly as it emerged on the scene.