# mong

/ˈmɔŋ/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/mong
Updated: 2026-06-22

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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