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Monicker: meaning, definitions and examples

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monicker

 

[ หˆmษ’nษชkษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

name, identity

A monicker is an informal or humorous name or nickname given to a person. Often used in popular culture, it may reflect a particular trait or characteristic of the individual it describes. Monickers are frequently adopted in creative circles, such as music or art, where artists may prefer their stage names over their legal names. This kind of naming can create a persona that resonates better with an audience, enhancing both recognition and personal brand. The term can also apply to nicknames used in casual contexts, often signifying friendship or affection.

Synonyms

alias, appellation, handle, nickname.

Examples of usage

  • His monicker, 'The Boss', perfectly captures his leadership style.
  • Many athletes have a catchy monicker that fans use to identify them.
  • She chose the monicker 'Starry Eyes' for her online persona.
  • The band is known by their monicker rather than their original name.

Translations

Translations of the word "monicker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nome

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคจเคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spitzname

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nama

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัะตะฒะดะพะฝั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przezwisko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‹ใƒƒใ‚ฏใƒใƒผใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท surnom

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apodo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lakap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ„๋ช…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณู… ู…ุณุชุนุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ezdรญvka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prezรฝvka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปฐๅท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vzdevek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรฆlur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐา›ะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒกแƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lakin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apodo

Etymology

The word 'monicker' is believed to have originated in the mid-19th century, derivatively from the term 'moniker,' which appeared in American English around the same time. Its exact etymology is somewhat obscure, but it is thought to have been influenced by the earlier uses of similar sounding words such as 'monike', also a form of the word 'moniker', which meant a name or a nickname. Monicker gained cultural traction as artists, musicians, and public figures began to adopt more inventive and engaging names during the rise of popular media, providing a way to detach from their given names while still creating marketable identities. Today, it is widely used in informal contexts to refer to any nickname, particularly those that have a unique or whimsical quality.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,423, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.