noun
mongo
MONG-go
Mongo (noun) means slang for usable items salvaged or scavenged from trash. Example: “The dumpster diver found a working lamp among the mongo.”
noun
1
Slang for usable items salvaged or scavenged from trash.
"The dumpster diver found a working lamp among the mongo."
2
In skateboarding, pushing off with the front foot instead of the back foot.
"He pushes mongo, which some skaters consider bad form."
How to use mongo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for salvaged trash finds, or a particular skateboard-pushing stance.
When to use it
Very informal slang, mainly used within skateboarding and urban scavenging circles.
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Etymology
Origin uncertain; the scavenging sense arose in New York City street slang.
Rhymes for mongo
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What does “mongo” mean?
The word “mongo” means slang for usable items salvaged or scavenged from trash. In plain terms, slang for salvaged trash finds, or a particular skateboard-pushing stance.
How do you pronounce “mongo”?
“Mongo” is pronounced MONG-go (/ˈmoŋ.ɡo/ in IPA).
How do you use “mongo” in a sentence?
Here is “mongo” used in a sentence: “The dumpster diver found a working lamp among the mongo.”
What part of speech is “mongo”?
“Mongo” is a noun.
How many meanings does “mongo” have?
“Mongo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: slang for usable items salvaged or scavenged from trash.
