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Meg

1 American  
[meg] / mɛg /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Margaret.


MEG 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. magnetoencephalogram.


meg 3 American  
Electricity.
  1. megohm; megohms.


meg 4 American  
[meg] / mɛg /

noun

  1. a megabyte.


meg British  
/ mɛɡ /

noun

  1. informal short for megabyte

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Etymology

Origin of meg

First recorded in 1980–85; by shortening

Example Sentences

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“Molly has been searching for a meg because she knows how big they can be, and also how rare they are,” her mother, Alicia Sampson, said in an email to The Washington Post.

From Washington Post

But his shot megs the defender and goes wide!

From The Guardian

“Ok best performance goes to meg and cardi and it not even done yet this s— crazy,” tweeted YouTuber and “Friday” singer Rebecca Black.

From Los Angeles Times

To reach such a staggering size, burgeoning megs may have snacked on each other while still in the womb, Dr. Shimada said.

From New York Times

“If you have supported me or meg thru this, I genuinely appreciate u.”

From New York Times