cig

noun

ˈsig How to pronounce cig (audio)
slang
: cigarette

Examples of cig in a Sentence

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With 20 cigs to a pack, that’s 273 packs. — Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026 Like skinny cigs, these are literal sticks of bitter dark chocolate with rice crispies. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Feb. 2026 At the table, Kyle gets out a post-coital cig and rudely says Martine was way better than Solène. — Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025 Its protagonist is still contentedly chopping wood, smoking cigs, and hanging out in his makeshift shack. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cig

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cig was in 1889

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“Cig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cig. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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