mag
word
Definition
A short, informal way to say 'magazine' in English. Usually used in casual speech or writing.
Usage & Nuances
'Mag' is very informal and usually spoken, rarely used in formal writing. Most common when talking about fashion, celebrity, or lifestyle magazines. Don't confuse with 'mag' meaning 'magnet' or 'magazine' for a gun (firearm); context will clarify.
Spanish: revista (abreviatura de 'magazine')Portuguese (BR): revista (abreviação de 'magazine')Portuguese (PT): revista (abreviação de 'magazine')Chinese (Simplified): 杂志（杂志的缩写）Chinese (Traditional): 雜誌（雜誌的縮寫）Hindi: मैग (मैगज़ीन का संक्षिप्त रूप)Arabic: مجلة (اختصار لكلمة 'magazine')Bengali: ম্যাগRussian: журнал (разг.)Japanese: マグ（雑誌の略）Vietnamese: tạp chí (viết tắt, thân mật)Korean: 매거진 (줄임말)Turkish: dergi (kısa, gayriresmî)Urdu: میگ (غیر رسمی)، رسالہ (مخفف)Indonesian: majalah (singkatan, informal)
Example Sentences
I bought a new mag at the store.
basic
He likes to read sports mags.
basic
Can I borrow your mag?
basic
What’s the best fashion mag these days?
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She got her interview published in a big mag.
natural
The waiting room always has a stack of old mags.
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