mon
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A creature in a video game, usually one which is captured, trained up and used in battles.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Here they are, the fans voted for them, and here they are, the Mons that can...
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A video game or anime in which catching and battling creatures is an important element.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “mon” mean?
A creature in a video game, usually one which is captured, trained up and used in battles.
Is “mon” formal or informal?
mon is generally slang.