moniker — a person's name, especially a nickname or assumed name
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person's name, especially a nickname or assumed name
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːnɪkər/
Korean meaning: 사람의 이름, 특히 별명이나 가명
Korean pronunciation: **모**니커
Example Sentences
- The rapper's moniker 'Ice Cube' became more famous than his real name.
- My grandmother still goes by the moniker 'Cookie Monster' at the nursing home after winning three pie-eating contests.
- The mysterious blogger used the moniker 'Digital Nomad' to protect their identity.
moniker
NOUN//ˈmɑːnɪkər//
a person's name, especially a nickname or assumed name
a person's name, especially a nickname or assumed name
The solicitor spots the real moniker on the monitor!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
19세기 중반 아일랜드에서 유래된 단어로, 'monk'(수도사)와 관련이 있다는 설이 있습니다. 수도사들이 세속의 이름을 버리고 새로운 종교적 이름을 갖는 것에서 유래되었다고 여겨집니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The rapper's moniker 'Ice Cube' became more famous than his real name.”
“My grandmother still goes by the moniker 'Cookie Monster' at the nursing home after winning three pie-eating contests.”
“The mysterious blogger used the moniker 'Digital Nomad' to protect their identity.”
“Everyone at work knows him by the moniker 'Coffee King' because he drinks 10 cups a day.”
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