mong

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Meaning · English

A mongrel dog.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used Australian English

Examples

Some blue cattle-dogs and a small pack of mongs barked excitedly, and danced round, and wished they knew what to do in such an unheard-of situation; and no doubt dreamed for days after of what they had done to distinguish themselves.

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).

Common questions

What does “mong” mean?

A mongrel dog.

Is “mong” formal or informal?

mong is generally slang.