moniker
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of moniker
First recorded in 1850–55; probably from Shelta mŭnnik “name,” apparently a corruption and extension of Irish ainm “name” ( see also name); final -er may represent -er 1
Explanation
A moniker is a nickname. Basketball player Charles Barkley had the moniker "The Round Mound of Rebound." A moniker is a nickname or pet name for a person. Friends or people who are dating often have monikers like "Sweetie" and "Schmoopie." Some monikers are shortened versions of your name, like "Ed" or "Eddie" for "Edward." Athletes and other famous people have many monikers. There was a very large football player for the Chicago Bears (William Perry) whose moniker was "The Refrigerator." That's a lot nicer moniker than "Ivan the Terrible."
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Example Sentences
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The judges said the court received a notice of abandonment of appeal signed by Tarrant using a "self-styled moniker" but the document was thrown out because it was not dated or witnessed.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Generations of students have pushed the district to scrap the moniker.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
The company, which takes its name from Lennick's college DJ moniker, didn't begin as an accessories brand.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
He got away with it that time, but the moniker ‘Tricky Dick” stuck with him throughout his political career.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
Misty refers to him as the Toad, and he actually seems to like the moniker.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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