Merc Meaning in English

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Definition

As British slang, 'merc' is a casual way to refer to a Mercedes-Benz car. It can also mean 'mercenary', someone who fights for money rather than for a cause, mostly in military contexts.

Usage & Nuances

'Merc' for 'Mercedes-Benz' is informal, mostly UK English, and used in casual speech or car culture. As short for 'mercenary', it's also informal and more common in military, gaming, or action movie slang. Pronounced 'merk.' Not used formally in writing. 'Merc' (car) is not used in American English.

• Spanish: mercenario (persona) - Mercedes (coche, coloquial)
• Portuguese (BR): mercenário (pessoa) - Mercedes (carro, coloquial)
• Portuguese (PT): mercenário (pessoa) - Mercedes (carro, informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 雇佣兵 - 奔驰（轿车，俚语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 傭兵 - 賓士（汽車，俚語）
• Hindi: भाड़े का सैनिक - मर्सिडीज़ (कार, बोलचाल)
• Arabic: مرتزق - مرسيدس (سيارة، عامية)
• Bengali: মার্সিডিজ - ভাড়াটে সৈনিক
• Russian: мерс (авто) - наёмник
• Japanese: メルセデス - 傭兵
• Vietnamese: Merc (xe Mercedes-Benz) - lính đánh thuê
• Korean: 머크(메르세데스 벤츠) - 용병
• Turkish: Merc (Mercedes-Benz) - paralı asker
• Urdu: مرسڈیز - کرائے کا سپاہی
• Indonesian: Merc (mobil Mercedes-Benz) - tentara bayaran

Example Sentences

He drives a merc to work every day.

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Jake just bought a used merc.

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Did you see her new merc? It's gorgeous!

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The team hired some tough mercs for the dangerous mission.

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"My old merc still runs like a dream," Tom bragged.

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The movie is about a group of mercs for hire.

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