MAANG

M3A1A1N1G2
/ˈmæŋ/

A form of meta — An informal but widely adopted practice in a given field; a de facto standard.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. abbreviationacronymAcronym of Meta, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google

    A job at MAANG comes with global acknowledgment, huge opportunities of growth and exposure, hefty salary packages, and perks. Due to these excellent career opportunities, MAANG companies tempt all career-seekers.

    2021 December 19, “How to get a tech job at MAANG (Meta, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google)”, in Techgig

Rhymes & wordplay

Sounds the same

mang

Anagrams

mangamagnaMaganganamAmgan
Cite this entry
APA

MAANG. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/MAANG

MLA

“MAANG.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/MAANG. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “MAANG,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/MAANG.

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