# Greg

/ˈɡɹɛɡ/ (US) · CEFR A1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/greg
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a common short name for a man, usually for someone named Gregory.

For teachers: a masculine given name, typically serving as a diminutive or hypocorism of Gregory.

## Examples

- My friend Greg is coming over for dinner tonight.
- After working at the firm for ten years, Greg decided it was time to start his own business.
- While his legal documents all listed him as Gregory, he preferred that his colleagues and friends simply call him Greg in all professional and social settings.

## Usage notes

- As a proper noun, it is always capitalized.

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