Complete Definition of "moniker"

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English

Etymology
First attested w:1849|1849, of uncertain origin. There are many speculations as to where the term originates from; possibly monk or Shelta munik, name [from the Irish ainm itself]

Pronunciation
AHD|m�n�ĭ-k�r
IPA|/�m�nɪk�(r)/
SAMPA|/"mQnIk@(r)/

Homophones
Monica (in non-rhotic accents)

Noun
en-noun

monicker (plural monickers)

monniker (plural monnikers)

monacer (plural monacers)

  1. A personal name or nickname.

#: The rookie policewoman was upset being called Lemon Drop until she realized that everyone on the police force has a moniker.

Synonyms
(nickname): byname, nickname

Translations
Spanish: mote m, apodo m

See also
cognomen
nickname
sobriquet, soubriquet

Category:Unknown etymology

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