Cig: meaning, definitions and examples

Informal, often used in casual conversations among friends or peers. It is a short form for 'cigarette.'

• Can I bum a cig off you?; He stepped outside for a quick cig during the break

Informal, widely understandable, and commonly used in various contexts. It can refer to the act of smoking or a cigarette itself.

• Let's go out for a smoke; He asked if I had an extra smoke

Very informal and often used in British English. It is a playful and affectionate term for 'cigarette.'

• Fancy a ciggy?; He always has a pack of ciggies in his pocket

Informal and slightly vulgar, it usually refers to the remains of a cigarette after it has been smoked. It has a negative connotation.

• Don't throw your butts on the ground; Look at all those cigarette butts in the ashtray