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moniker

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[ mon-i-ker ]

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noun

Slang.

a person's name, especially a nickname or alias.

moniker

/ ˈ��ɒ��ɪ��ə /

noun

slang.
a person's name or nickname

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Word History and Origins

Origin of moniker¹

First recorded in 1850–55; probably from Shelta ��ŭ�ԲԾ�� “name,” apparently a corruption and extension of Irish ainm “name” ( name ); final -er may represent -er ¹

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Word History and Origins

Origin of moniker¹

C19: from Shelta munnik, altered from Irish ainm name

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And that was when the project took on the sort of moniker, "richer than gold."

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The Chinatown gallery name derives from that studio moniker, itself a portmanteau of “Mutant” and “Potato.”

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Many feel the feud originated when Howard took over O’Neal’s Superman moniker early in his career, wearing a cape and the superhero’s logo while competing in — and winning — the NBA’s slam dunk contest in 2008.

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With enthusiasm, he shared the story behind his befitting moniker.

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In 1997, Kilmer appeared in The Saint as a high-tech thief and master of disguise who uses the moniker of various saints.

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