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monikers

 

[ ˈmɒnɪkəz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

names for people or things

Monikers are informal names or nicknames given to people, places, or things. They are often used as a form of endearment or to create a sense of familiarity.

Synonyms

alias, handle, nickname.

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Word Description / Examples
nickname

Commonly used in everyday life to refer to a familiar or affectionate name given to a person, especially one that is shorter or derived from their real name.

  • His nickname is 'Tommy' even though his real name is Thomas.
  • She earned the nickname 'Speedy' because she runs so fast.
alias

Generally used in legal or formal contexts to indicate a false or alternate name used by a person, often for deceptive purposes.

  • The criminal was known by the alias 'John Doe'.
  • He traveled under an alias to avoid detection.
handle

Frequently used in online and informal settings to refer to a person's username or identity on social media, forums, or chatrooms.

  • Her Twitter handle is '@booklover101'.
  • He chose 'TechGuru' as his handle for the forum.

Examples of usage

  • He was known by various monikers such as 'The King of Pop' and 'MJ.'
  • She earned the moniker 'Queen of Soul' for her powerful voice.
  • The city of New York has many monikers, including 'The Big Apple' and 'The City That Never Sleeps.'

Translations

Translations of the word "monikers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apelidos

🇮🇳 उपनाम

🇩🇪 Spitznamen

🇮🇩 julukan

🇺🇦 прізвиська

🇵🇱 przezwiska

🇯🇵 あだ名

🇫🇷 surnoms

🇪🇸 apodos

🇹🇷 takma adlar

🇰🇷 별명

🇸🇦 ألقاب

🇨🇿 přezdívky

🇸🇰 prezývky

🇨🇳 绰号

🇸🇮 vzdevki

🇮🇸 viðurnefni

🇰🇿 лақап аттар

🇬🇪 მეტსახელები

🇦🇿 ləqəblər

🇲🇽 apodos

Etymology

The word 'moniker' originated in the mid-19th century as a colloquial term meaning 'name' or 'nickname.' It is believed to have derived from the Shelta language, spoken by the Irish Traveller community, where 'munnik' means 'name.' Over time, 'moniker' became commonly used in English to refer to informal names or nicknames.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,364, 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.