Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

arg

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.97 in modern English

Syllables: arg
IPA

4

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An argument; a value passed as a parameter.

Informal

noun

Alternative form of arg. (“argent”).

Uncountable

intj

Expressing frustration or disappointment.

Informal

noun

Initialism of alternate reality game.

noun

Initialism of amphibious ready group.

Example Sentences

"The first arg needs to be an int."
"This is why he's convinced that game dynamics help explain why QAnon is such a seductive conspiracy. It plugs into the psychological lures that make ARGs so fun. […] But it showed how easily ARG culture can be hijacked toward delusional ends."

Etymology

Shortening.

Usage

Inflected Forms

args (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

AR VG

Questions

What does arg mean?: An argument; a value passed as a parameter.
Where does arg come from?: Shortening.

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