mung
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for mung, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small green legume (the mung bean) grown for its edible sprouts and seeds.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
The bean sense traces through Hindi mūṅg from Sanskrit mudga; the "corrupt data" sense arose separately in computing slang.
Full origin of mung →Frequently asked questions
What does “mung” mean?
The word “mung” means a small green legume (the mung bean) grown for its edible sprouts and seeds. In plain terms, either the mung bean (used for sprouts), or, in tech slang, to mess up data through repeated edits.
How do you pronounce “mung”?
“Mung” is pronounced muhng (/mʌŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mung” in a sentence?
Here is “mung” used in a sentence: “She added mung bean sprouts to the stir-fry.”
What part of speech is “mung”?
Depending on how it is used, “mung” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “mung” come from?
The word “mung” comes from Sanskrit. The bean sense traces through Hindi mūṅg from Sanskrit mudga; the "corrupt data" sense arose separately in computing slang.
How many meanings does “mung” have?
“Mung” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small green legume (the mung bean) grown for its edible sprouts and seeds.