English · Word Candidate

AKA

/ˈækə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used to introduce an explanation or clarification: in other words, i.e.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

để giải thích hoặc làm rõ

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AdverbRegister: informal

Examples

“The player should usually be able to play more quickly than that and is encouraged to do so,” the guidelines state, with golfers that exceed 40 seconds – AKA “bad time” – “informed as soon as practicable” by a tournament official.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The New Zealand vine Metrosideros fulgens.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một loại cây leo ở New Zealand

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A member of a nomadic Mbenga people.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một thành viên của người Mbenga du mục

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “AKA” mean?

Used to introduce an explanation or clarification: in other words, i.e.

Is “AKA” formal or informal?

AKA is generally informal.