Mag Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms mag 1 American [mag] / mæg /

noun

Informal.

1. magazine.

mag 2 American [mag] / mæg /

noun

1. a magpie.

2. talk; chatter.

verb (used without object)

magged, magging

1. to talk idly; chatter.

Mag 3 American [mag] / mæg /

noun

1. a female given name, form of Margaret.

mag. 4 American

abbreviation

1. magazine.

2. magnetism.

3. magneto.

4. magnitude.

5. (in prescriptions) large.

mag 1 British / mæɡ /

verb

1. to talk; chatter

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noun

1. talk; chatter

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 mag. 2 British

abbreviation

1. magazine

2. magnitude

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 mag 3 British / mæɡ /

noun

1. informal See magazine

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Etymology

Origin of mag1

Shortened form

Origin of mag2

Shortened form of magpie

Origin of mag.4

From the Latin word magnus

Example Sentences

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New technology also allows authorities to scan for weapons more efficiently than the old, one-at-a-time “mag and bag” systems.

From Seattle Times

Not just Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer in this month's glossy mag, or news that "discreet chic" is back and flamboyant "statement gowns" are out!

From BBC

“I don’t want to die,” the People cover star said in this week’s issue, telling the mag that she’s hoping to inspire others by focusing on her future.

From Los Angeles Times

So I did what I said not to do!” she told the mag, explaining that she broke her own rule “because he’s just so special.”

From Los Angeles Times

Reviewers at all the car mags love the Ioniq, and so do I. Other cars in the category include the Tesla Model Y, the Ford Mach E, and the Volkswagen ID.4.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• journal
• magazine
• monthly
• quarterly
• weekly

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