mega

word

Definition

'Mega' is an informal way to say something is very big, impressive, or excellent. It can also refer to the prefix meaning one million in science and technology.

Usage & Nuances

Highly informal when used to intensify ('mega fun', 'mega sale'). Popular in teen slang and social media. In scientific and technology contexts, 'mega-' means a million times a base unit (e.g., megabyte, megawatt). Not used formally to mean 'very'.

Example Sentences

That concert was mega fun!

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She bought a mega cake for the party.

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A megabyte is a mega unit of digital information.

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This is going to be a mega weekend—so much planned!

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Have you seen their new phone? It's mega expensive.

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We scored a mega deal on those tickets.

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