monk
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Someone who leads an isolated life; a loner, a hermit.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An unmarried man who does not have sexual relationships.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “monk” mean?
Someone who leads an isolated life; a loner, a hermit.
Is “monk” formal or informal?
monk is generally slang.