Mon

/mɒn/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A slang term used to refer to money.
I need to save up some mon for that concert next month.
A term used to address a friend or mate, especially in Caribbean English.
Hey mon, how’s it going?
verb
To monitor or supervise.
The teacher will mon the students during the exam.

Etymology

Derived from Jamaican Patois, likely from the word 'man'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

What's up, mon?
A casual greeting asking how someone is.
Come on, mon!
A phrase used to encourage someone or express disbelief.

Related Words

bro
A term used to refer to a brother or close friend.
homie
A close friend or buddy, often used in urban slang.

Slang Meanings

Used as a term for money in some contexts.
I need to save some mon for my vacation.
A term for a close friend within the hip-hop culture.
He's my mon, we've known each other for years.