aka
or a.k.a., AKA
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.
Origin of aka
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How to use aka in a sentence
Bou-Akas gave him money, but the cripple still maintained his hold.
It was done, and Bou-Akas and the cripple withdrew in different directions.
The third cause was called, and Bou-Akas and the cripple came forward.
This envoy just displays the gun of Bou-Akas, and the injury is instantly repaired.
When the Cadi, after concluding the business of the day, was retiring to his house, he found Bou-Akas waiting for him.
British Dictionary definitions for aka (1 of 2)
/ (ˈɑːkə) /
a vine, Metrosideros scandens, found in New Zealand
Origin of aka
1British Dictionary definitions for a.k.a. (2 of 2)
also known as
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Cultural definitions for aka
[ (ay-kay-ay) ]
An abbreviation meaning “also known as.” It is primarily used by law enforcement officials to specify an alias: “John Smith, aka Jonathan Jones.”
Notes for aka
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