aka

Or a.k.a.,

[ey-key-ey]

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.

aka

¹

/ ˈɑːkə /

noun

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

a.k.a.

²

abbreviation

1. also known as

aka

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

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.”

Word History and Origins

Origin of aka¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Word History and Origins

Origin of aka¹

Māori

Example Sentences

A huge range of public figures ranging from OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely to star YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson - AKA MrBeast - have been touted as potential investors in the past.

From BBC

Netflix debuted “aka Charlie Sheen” on November 10, a day after his memoir “The Book of Sheen” was released.

From Salon

That Mueller and Sheen’s second wife, Denise Richards, appear in “aka Charlie Sheen,” along with two of his five children, to tell their side of their stories while confirming he’s a great friend and father is a testament to his recovery.

From Salon

Sheen’s contrition permeates “aka Charlie Sheen,” giving his latest rise from the ashes a benevolent glow.

From Salon

A documentary about the actor’s life, “aka Charlie Sheen,” will premiere Wednesday on Netflix.

From Los Angeles Times

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