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aka
What does aka mean?
Stands for "also known as," used to give an alternative name or identity.
"My uncle Robert, AKA the family barbecue king."
Origin
A long-standing abbreviation from legal and everyday English, common online.
Frequently asked questions
What does AKA mean?
AKA stands for "also known as." It introduces an alternative name, nickname, or identity.
How do you use AKA?
Place it between a name and an alias, like "Bruce Wayne, AKA Batman" or "my uncle, AKA the barbecue king."
Where did AKA come from?
It's a long-standing abbreviation from legal and everyday English that's now common in casual online use.
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