noun

mig

mihg

Mig (noun) means a milligram, informally abbreviated. Example: “The recipe calls for 50 migs of the additive.”

noun

A milligram, informally abbreviated.

"The recipe calls for 50 migs of the additive."

Any of a family of Soviet and Russian fighter jets, properly written "MiG".

"The airshow featured a vintage MiG fighter."

How to use mig

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a casual shorthand for milligram, or (properly capitalised as MiG) a Russian fighter jet.

Common mistake

When referring to the aircraft, the standard spelling is "MiG", not "mig".

Word forms

migs plural, MiGs plural, Migs plural

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Etymology

The milligram sense probably comes from how "mg" is pronounced; "MiG" comes from the initials of Soviet designers Mikoyan and Gurevich.

Frequently asked questions

What does “mig” mean?

The word “mig” means a milligram, informally abbreviated. In plain terms, either a casual shorthand for milligram, or (properly capitalised as MiG) a Russian fighter jet.

How do you pronounce “mig”?

“Mig” is pronounced mihg (/mɪɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “mig” in a sentence?

Here is “mig” used in a sentence: “The recipe calls for 50 migs of the additive.”

What part of speech is “mig”?

“Mig” is a noun.

How many meanings does “mig” have?

“Mig” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a milligram, informally abbreviated.