moniker

[ˈmɒnɪkə]

moniker Definition

  • 1a name or nickname
  • 2a signature or identifying mark

Using moniker: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "moniker" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    His moniker is 'The King of Pop'.

  • Example

    She goes by the moniker 'Queen Bee'.

  • Example

    He left his moniker on the wall.

  • Example

    The artist signed his painting with his moniker.

moniker Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for moniker

Phrases with moniker

  • to adopt a new name or nickname

    Example

    After moving to Hollywood, she took on the moniker 'Marilyn Monroe'.

  • using a particular name or nickname

    Example

    He released his music under the moniker 'DJ Shadow'.

  • leave one's moniker

    to leave one's signature or identifying mark

    Example

    The graffiti artist left his moniker on the wall.

Origins of moniker

from Shelta 'móna', meaning 'name'

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Summary: moniker in Brief

'Moniker' [ˈmɒnɪkə] refers to a name or nickname, as well as a signature or identifying mark. It is often used in the context of artists, musicians, and performers who adopt stage names or pseudonyms, as in 'His moniker is 'The King of Pop'.' The phrase 'take on a moniker' means to adopt a new name or nickname, while 'leave one's moniker' means to leave one's signature or identifying mark.