noun
Uncommon
Meg
mehg
Meg (noun) means informal short form of "megabyte," a unit of digital storage. Example: “The file is only a few megs, so it should download fast.”
noun
1
Informal short form of "megabyte," a unit of digital storage.
"The file is only a few megs, so it should download fast."
2
In football (soccer), the act of kicking the ball through an opponent's legs.
"The winger nutmegged the defender with a cheeky meg."
How to use Meg
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual shorthand for a megabyte, or football slang for playing the ball between an opponent's legs.
When to use it
Very informal in both senses — not used in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Megs
- Third person singular
- megs
- Past tense
- megged
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Etymology
A shortened form of nutmeg.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Meg” mean?
The word “Meg” means informal short form of "megabyte," a unit of digital storage. In plain terms, casual shorthand for a megabyte, or football slang for playing the ball between an opponent's legs.
How do you pronounce “Meg”?
“Meg” is pronounced mehg (/mɛɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Meg” in a sentence?
Here is “Meg” used in a sentence: “The file is only a few megs, so it should download fast.”
What part of speech is “Meg”?
“Meg” is a noun.
Is “Meg” a common word?
“Meg” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Meg” have?
“Meg” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal short form of "megabyte," a unit of digital storage.
What is the difference between "meg" and "nutmeg" in football?
In football (soccer) slang, "meg" is simply a shortened form of "nutmeg," both referring to kicking the ball through an opponent's legs. They describe the exact same move, with "meg" being the more casual, spoken version.
Is "meg" used as a verb in football?
Yes, players and commentators use "meg" as a verb, as in "he megged the defender," meaning the ball was played through the opponent's legs.
What does "meg" mean when talking about computer storage?
In a computing context, "meg" is informal shorthand for "megabyte," a unit of digital storage, as in "the file is only a few meg."
