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moniker

or Dz··

[ mon-i-ker ]

noun

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


moniker

/ ˈɒɪə /

noun

  1. slang.
    a person's name or nickname
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of moniker1

First recorded in 1850–55; probably from Shelta ŭԲԾ “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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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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Naming Los Angeles’ BIG3 team the Riot might be controversial, but league founder Ice Cube says the moniker ‘represents the resilience, passion, and unbreakable spirit of’ the city.

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