Meaning & Definition of word "Mon"
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Mon
/mɒn/
noun:
- 1. A slang term used to refer to money.
- Example: I need to save up some mon for that concert next month.
- 2. A term used to address a friend or mate, especially in Caribbean English.
- Example: Hey mon, how’s it going?
verb:
- 1. To monitor or supervise.
- Example: 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 of mon
Meaning: Used as a term for money in some contexts.
Example Sentence: I need to save some mon for my vacation.
Meaning: A term for a close friend within the hip-hop culture.
Example Sentence: He's my mon, we've known each other for years.