mon
noun
Simple meaning
A creature in a video game, usually one which is captured, trained up and used in battles.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
mohnIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmoʊn
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The badge or emblem of a Japanese family, especially a family of the ancient feudal nobility; typically circular and consists of conventionalized forms from nature.
A member of a Buddhist people living in Myanmar and adjacent parts of Thailand
A member of a people living primarily in the Mon State of Myanmar (also known as Burma), and in Thailand.
The Mon-Khmer language spoken by the Mon
The language of this people, in the Austroasiatic language family.
The second day of the week; the first working day
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: (fandom slang) A creature in a video game, usually one which is captured, trained up and used in battles.
Used this way, mon is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in everyday conversation and social media or informal writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Very casual
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Playful
- Usage feel
- Playful and informal
Where it naturally appears
- Everyday conversation
- Social media/informal writing
Usage note
Slang: natural in speech and messages between friends, but out of place in school, work or published writing.
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