noun Uncommon

sig

sihg

Sig (noun) means a short block of text automatically added to the end of an email or forum post, often with the sender's name and contact details. Example: “He added a joke quote to his email sig.”

noun

A short block of text automatically added to the end of an email or forum post, often with the sender's name and contact details.

"He added a joke quote to his email sig."

How to use sig

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishInformal short form of "signature", usually meaning the block of text at the bottom of an email.

Word forms

sigged past tense, sigs plural, sigs singular

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Etymology

A clipped form of signature.

Frequently asked questions

What does “sig” mean?

The word “sig” means a short block of text automatically added to the end of an email or forum post, often with the sender's name and contact details. In plain terms, informal short form of "signature", usually meaning the block of text at the bottom of an email.

How do you pronounce “sig”?

“Sig” is pronounced sihg (/sɪɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “sig” in a sentence?

Here is “sig” used in a sentence: “He added a joke quote to his email sig.”

What part of speech is “sig”?

“Sig” is a noun.

Is “sig” a common word?

“Sig” is an uncommon word in modern English.