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neg

Pronunciation: /nɛɡ/

The English word “neg” has 6 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. An expression or implication that one has a negative value judgement of someone in order to make them desire one's approval, especially when trying to pick up a date.
  2. A penalty for giving an incorrect answer before a toss-up question has been fully read.

adjective

  1. HIV negative.

verb

  1. To annoy or irritate deliberately.
  2. To express or imply a negative value judgement of someone to make them desire one's approval, especially when trying to pick up a date.
  3. To leave negative feedback about (someone) in a reputation tracking system.

Etymology

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