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Cig Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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cig

[sɪɡ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

smoking

A cigarette is a small cylinder of finely cut tobacco leaves rolled in thin paper for smoking. Cigarettes are typically smoked by placing the filtered end into the mouth and lighting the opposite end.

Synonyms

butt, ciggy, smoke.

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Word Description / Examples
cig

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
smoke

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
ciggy

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
butt

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

Examples of usage

  • He took a long drag from his cigarette.
  • She flicked the ash from her cigarette.

Translations

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Origin of 'cig'

The word 'cigarette' originated from the French word 'cigarette', which means a small cigar. Cigarettes became popular in the late 19th century and have since been a controversial topic due to their health risks.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,181, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.