monicker

mon·i·ker

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mon-i-ker]
- /ˈmɒn ɪ kər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mon-i-ker]
- /ˈmɒn ɪ kər/

Definitions of monicker word

noun monicker a person's name, especially a nickname or alias. 1
noun monicker Alternative spelling of moniker. 1

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Origin of monicker

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-55; probably < Shelta mŭnnik name (alleged to be a permutation and extension of Irish ainm name); final -er may represent -er1 or, as a spelling of ə, simply release of the k

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Parts of speech for Monicker

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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monicker popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

monicker usage trend in Literature

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