noun
mong
MUHNG
Mong (noun) means a chaotic mixture, muddle, or confused crowd (dated or dialectal usage). Example: “The old barn was a mong of tools, hay, and broken furniture.”
noun
1
A chaotic mixture, muddle, or confused crowd (dated or dialectal usage).
"The old barn was a mong of tools, hay, and broken furniture."
2
A mongrel dog.
"He rescued a scruffy little mong from the shelter."
"Some blue cattle-dogs and a small pack of mongs barked excitedly, and danced round, and wished they knew what to do in such an unheard-of situation; and no doubt dreamed for days after of what they had done to distinguish themselves."
— Brian James, The Big Burn: Short Stories (1965)
How to use mong
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA jumble or mix-up of things, or informally, a mixed-breed dog.
When to use it
This word also has an offensive slang sense referring to a person with a disability, which is widely considered a slur and should be avoided.
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Word forms
- Plural
- mongs
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Etymology
From Old English ġemong, "a mixture, crowd, company" — the same root that gives us the word "among."
Rhymes for mong
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What does “mong” mean?
The word “mong” means a chaotic mixture, muddle, or confused crowd (dated or dialectal usage). In plain terms, a jumble or mix-up of things, or informally, a mixed-breed dog.
How do you pronounce “mong”?
“Mong” is pronounced MUHNG (/ˈmʌŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mong” in a sentence?
Here is “mong” used in a sentence: “The old barn was a mong of tools, hay, and broken furniture.”
What part of speech is “mong”?
“Mong” is a noun.
Where does the word “mong” come from?
The word “mong” comes from Old English. From Old English ġemong, "a mixture, crowd, company" — the same root that gives us the word "among.".
How many meanings does “mong” have?
“Mong” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a chaotic mixture, muddle, or confused crowd (dated or dialectal usage).
