1 C1 idiomatic slang
To spend time in a completely idle, vacant, or mentally switched-off state, usually in front of a screen or doing nothing in particular.
"He spent the entire bank holiday monging out on the sofa watching old films."
mong out
C1 slang intransitive
British slang meaning to sit around doing nothing, in a dazed or lazy state.
In plain English
Sit and do nothing, staring into space or being very lazy.
What does "mong out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Highly offensive to many people due to its derivation from a deeply derogatory term for people with Down's syndrome. Strongly advised against using. Included here for reference and awareness only. Primarily British.
Words that pair with "mong out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
sofa TV afternoon all day
How to conjugate "mong out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
mong out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
mongs out
he/she/it
Past simple
monged out
yesterday
Past participle
monged out
have + pp
-ing form
monging out
continuous
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