mon
Mon (intj) means an informal way of saying "come on," used to encourage or urge someone. Example: “Mon, we're going to be late!”
How to use mon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDepending on context: a casual exclamation meaning "come on," or a Japanese family emblem, or slang for a game creature.
Word forms
mons plural, mon plural, mons plural, Mons plural, Mon plural
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_____, we're going to be late!
Etymology
Multiple unrelated origins: the interjection is a dialect shortening of "come on"; the crest sense comes from Japanese 文 (mon).
Frequently asked questions
What does “mon” mean?
The word “mon” means an informal way of saying "come on," used to encourage or urge someone. In plain terms, depending on context: a casual exclamation meaning "come on," or a Japanese family emblem, or slang for a game creature.
How do you pronounce “mon”?
“Mon” is pronounced mon (/mɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “mon” in a sentence?
Here is “mon” used in a sentence: “Mon, we're going to be late!”
What part of speech is “mon”?
Depending on how it is used, “mon” can be an intj and a noun.
Where does the word “mon” come from?
The word “mon” comes from Japanese. Multiple unrelated origins: the interjection is a dialect shortening of "come on"; the crest sense comes from Japanese 文 (mon).
Is “mon” a common word?
“Mon” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mon” have?
“Mon” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an informal way of saying "come on," used to encourage or urge someone.
What does mon mean when used as an interjection?
As an interjection, mon is an informal way of saying "come on," used to encourage or urge someone into action, and it is often associated with casual or dialect speech.
What is a mon in Japanese culture?
A mon is a Japanese family crest or emblem, traditionally featuring a stylised circular design, historically used to identify a family, clan, or organisation on clothing, banners, and other items.
What does mon mean in video games?
In certain video games, a mon refers to a fictional creature type that players typically capture and train to battle against other creatures, a usage popularised by monster-collecting game franchises.
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