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moniker
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moniker
(noun)
moniker
/
ˈ
mɑːnɪkɚ/
noun
plural
monikers
moniker
/
ˈ
mɑːnɪkɚ/
noun
plural
monikers
Britannica Dictionary definition of MONIKER
[
count
]
informal
:
a name or nickname
He earned the
moniker
“Gator” from his days wrestling alligators in Florida.
I think “Happy” is an appropriate
moniker
for someone who smiles so much.
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