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Word

mong

/ˈmɔŋ/

Definition

n. a person who is considered to be a fool or a loser. It is a very rude and offensive word used to insult someone's intelligence or character.

n. a contemptible or foolish person. Highly offensive in register; typically used as a pejorative to express intense disdain or mockery.

Examples

“He is such a mong for believing that lie.”

“The crowd started calling him a mong after he made a series of obvious mistakes during the game.”

“While the term is common in certain regional dialects, calling someone a mong in a professional setting is almost guaranteed to result in immediate social and professional repercussions.”

Examples

simple

“He is such a mong for believing that lie.”

contextual

“The crowd started calling him a mong after he made a series of obvious mistakes during the game.”

complex

“While the term is common in certain regional dialects, calling someone a mong in a professional setting is almost guaranteed to result in immediate social and professional repercussions.”

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Level
C2 · Proficiency
Frequency
Occasional
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