# cig

/sˈɪɡ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cig
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

a short way to say 'cigarette'. You usually use this when you are talking to friends or in casual situations.

For teachers: a shortened form of 'cigarette'.

## Examples

- He lit a quick cig before the meeting started.
- The office ban on smoking meant that employees had to go outside to enjoy a quick cig during their lunch break.
- While the protagonist is often seen as a non-smoker, the film occasionally shows him lighting a quick cig to signal his stress during high-pressure scenes.

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