merc
1 Americannoun
verb (used with object)
abbreviation
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mercantile.
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mercurial.
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mercury.
Etymology
Origin of merc
By shortening
Example Sentences
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The gold Merc looked set for Merseyside again.
From BBC
Other X-Men characters who have already appeared in MCU films include Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, who starred alongside the Merc with a Mouth in “Deadpool & Wolverine,” and Kelsey Grammer’s Beast, who had a cameo in one of “The Marvels” post-credits scenes.
From Los Angeles Times
Though 'Merc' was only the second person killed by a shark attack in Sydney over the past six decades – the other being British diver Simon Nellist in 2022 – it's little comfort to those who regularly use the city's beaches.
From BBC
Gibson plays Mercer Bey, known as “OG Merc” to his old compatriots in the hood.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s been six years since the “merc with a mouth” was on the big screen in “Deadpool 2” in 2018, and since then, there have been corporate mergers and acquisitions that left star Ryan Reynolds’ signature character adrift with questions about his future.
From Los Angeles Times
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