ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Merc

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /mɜːk/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Merc is a noun meaning (transitive, slang) To kill.

Meaning

(transitive, slang) To kill.

More Meanings

  1. (slang) A mercenary.

Example Sentences

He had a feeling the scarf was the one he'd really have to watch out for; he couldn't say why. “What if those mercs scope us leaving?”

Word Forms

Synonyms for merc

Depending on context, synonyms include adventurer, bravo, condottiere, filibuster, freebooter, freelance.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gunfighter, mercenary, vigilante, henchman, mercership, markman.

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