mod

pronunciation

How to pronounce mod in British English: UK [mɒd]word uk audio image

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  • Noun:
    a British teenager or young adult in the 1960s; noted for their clothes consciousness and opposition to the rockers
  • Adjective:
    relating to a recently developed fashion or style

Word Origin

mod (n.1)
"tidy, sophisticated teen" (usually contrasted with rocker), 1960, slang shortening of modern.
mod (n.2)
short for modification, c. 1920, originally among aviators.

Example

1. Mod investigates former chemical weapons factories for contamination
2. As long as commitments outstrip resources , even dr fox 's new model mod will struggle to cope .
3. An mod spokesman said it would be used " primarily in the loud hailer mode " .
4. Earlier , the mod confirmed there had been two deaths in separate incidents on thursday .
5. In its reply the mod suggested he contact the sri lankan government .

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