'mon

A form of mon — The former currency of Japan until 1870, before the yen.

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Meanings

noun'mon (plural 'mons)

plural 'mons

  1. alternativeAlternative form of mon (“creature in a video game, usually one which is captured, trained up and used in battles”).

    Most intriguing to longtime fans of the Pocket Monsters is the fact that this pair of games seems to be breaking a long-running tradition of the series by actually introducing some new 'mons!

    2017 December 29, Lucas [M. Thomas], “Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon: An unexpected break from series tradition!”, in NF Magazine, number 30, Previews, page 46
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    Another generation is upon us in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, which of course means a new region, new Professors and, of course, brand new 'mons. […] However, it's worth bearing in mind that not every Pokémon is supported in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex, and therefore only certain 'mons can be transferred from Pokémon Home.

    2022 December 22, Daniel Furn, “When will Pokémon Home come to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?”, in Radio Times
Cite this entry
APA

'mon. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/'mon

MLA

“'mon.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/'mon. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “'mon,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/'mon.

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