derg en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /dɜːɡ/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /dɝɡ/ (General-American)
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
Apocopic form of dergon, durgon, humorous metathesis of dragon. Compare purdy and ermahgerd.
Meanings
- (Internet, endearing, slang) A dragon.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dergs | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| durg | alternative | lexicographic |