Monger
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmʌŋɡə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Monger is a noun meaning Chiefly preceded by a descriptive word.
Meaning
Chiefly preceded by a descriptive word.
More Meanings
- To deal in, peddle, or sell (something).
- (figurative) To promote (something, especially an undesirable thing); to peddle.
- (nautical, obsolete) A small seagoing vessel used for fishing.
- (obsolete) Clipping of whoremonger (“a frequent customer of whores”).
Example Sentences
monger: a small sea-vessel used by fishermen.
[C]erteyne Fyſhermen that go a trawlyng for fyſhe in Catches or mongers, and dradgies for Oyſters about the ſandes, […]
She [Grace Kelly] was beautiful and elegant but, above all, good. […] Not even Hedda Hopper could monger scandal in her regard.
Here vvas no ſubtle device to get a VVench. / This Chanon [i.e., canon, member of the clergy] has a brave pate of his ovvn! / A ſhaven pate! and a right monger, y' vaith!
Word Forms
- mongers
- mongering
- mongered
Synonyms for monger
Depending on context, synonyms include all-nighter, fare, gonk, jane, jockey, muttonmonger.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dealer, trader, vend, peddle, huckster, bargainer.
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