noun
cig
SIHG
noun
1
Informal shortening of "cigarette".
"He stepped outside for a quick cig."
How to Use Cig
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for cigarette.
When to use it
Very informal/slang; avoid in formal writing.
Word Forms
cigs plural
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Etymology
A clipped form of cigarette.