monger Meaning & Definition
What Does Monger Mean?
Monger is used as a noun meaning Chiefly preceded by a descriptive word. A dealer or trader in a specific commodity. A person promoting something, especially an undesirable thing. It can also mean A dealer or trader in a specific commodity. As a verb, it means To deal in, peddle, or sell (something). As a verb, it means To sell or peddle something.
Monger: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈmʌŋɡə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | pitch, huckster and hawk |
| Plural | mongers |
| Verb forms | mongers, mongering, mongered |
Monger Definition (Noun)
- Chiefly preceded by a descriptive word. A dealer or trader in a specific commodity. A person promoting something, especially an undesirable thing.
- A dealer or trader in a specific commodity.
- A person promoting something, especially an undesirable thing.
- Clipping of whoremonger (“a frequent customer of whores”).
Monger as a Verb
- To deal in, peddle, or sell (something).
- To promote (something, especially an undesirable thing); to peddle.
Noun
- A small seagoing vessel used for fishing.
Noun
- (chiefly in combination) A dealer in a specific commodity.
costermonger, fishmonger, ironmonger
- (in combination) A person promoting something undesirable.
warmonger, sleazemonger, scaremonger
- A small sea vessel.
Verb
- To sell or peddle something
- To promote something undesirable.
Noun
- A frequent customer of whores.
- A procurer of whores; a pimp.
Synonyms of Monger
Monger synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Monger
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Monger in a Sentence
costermonger, fishmonger, ironmonger
warmonger, sleazemonger, scaremonger
Word Forms & Grammar
monger (plural mongers)
monger (third-person singular simple present mongers, present participle mongering, simple past and past participle mongered)
Words That Rhyme With Monger
Origin of Monger
Origin 1: The noun is derived from Middle English mongere, mangere (“dealer, merchant, trader”),[1] from Old English mangere (“dealer, merchant, trader”),[2] from Proto-West Germanic *mangārī (“dealer, merchant, monger”), from Latin mangō (“dealer, trader”) + Proto-West Germanic *-ārī (suffix forming agent nouns, especially denoting occupations).[3][4] The further etymology of mangō is uncertain; the following possibilities have been suggested:
Origin 2: The verb is either derived from the noun, or is a back-formation from mongering (adjective or noun).[5][6]
Origin 3: The raising of /ɔ/ (which would have yielded /ɒ/) to /u/ (hence modern /ʌ/) within Middle English is regular between /m/ and /ŋ/; compare among, mongrel.
Origin 4: Origin uncertain, possibly from monger (“dealer or trader in a specific commodity”) (etymology 1); or related to Middle English mangbot (“type of fishing boat used on the Thames”).[7]
How to Pronounce Monger
You say monger as //ˈmʌŋɡə//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Monger
Is monger a noun or a verb?
Monger is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for monger?
You can replace monger with words such as pitch, huckster and hawk. See the full list of monger synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of monger?
The plural of monger is mongers.
What is the past tense of monger?
The past tense of monger is mongered. The present participle is mongering.