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  aka

  abbreviation

  also known as: (used to indicate another name or alias used by a person).
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  a.k.a.

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  also known as

aka

American  

[ay-kay-ay] / ˈeɪˈkeɪˈeɪ /

Or a.k.a.,

abbreviation

1. also known as: (used to indicate another name or alias used by a person).

   According to police records he is Joe Smith aka “Baby Face Smith” and Joseph Smathers.

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a.k.a. ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. also known as

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aka ² British  

/ ˈɑːkə /

noun

1. a vine, Metrosideros scandens , found in New Zealand

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aka Cultural  

1. An abbreviation meaning “also known as.” It is primarily used by law enforcement officials to specify an alias: “John Smith, aka Jonathan Jones.”

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The abbreviation, which also appears as AKA and a.k.a., is often used figuratively and facetiously: “my cousin, aka the worst gossip in the neighborhood.”

Etymology

Origin of aka

First recorded in 1945–50

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aka a.k.a.

Mrs Marple aka Hart wasn't going to let her off the hook that easily, however, noting how Fry's argument the previous night had contradicted that of the innocent but now sadly now departed My'la.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

“All Elite Wrestling is saddened to announce the passing of Benjamin Satterley, aka Pac,” AEW said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

This week Quentin Fottrell — aka The Moneyist — helped a reader who was bearing the main burden for caring for her mother, and having mixed feelings about it.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Today’s AI large language models might excel at coding, but proponents say doing real physical work requires large action models, aka world models.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

Phone Friend, aka EyesOnTheSky_Traveler, henceforth known as Traveler, accepted right away.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

The killing of Biggie Smalls, a.k.a. the Notorious B.I.G., remains unsolved.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

"While we are disappointed with the jury's decision regarding Durk Banks, a.k.a. 'Lil Durk,' we look forward to presenting our evidence at his second trial", First Assistant US Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Locke made his franchise debut as William Kaplan, a.k.a.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

They do share a universe; you’ll see a glimpse of what could pass for an outtake from Devils Tower, a.k.a.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026

He flashed back to one of his earliest memories - his babysitter Tia Callida, a.k.a.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

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Related Words

• assumed name
• moniker
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