fig
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[ fig ]
/ fɪg /
noun
any tree or shrub belonging to the genus Ficus, of the mulberry family, especially a small tree, F. carica, native to southwestern Asia, bearing a turbinate or pear-shaped fruit that is eaten fresh, preserved, or dried.
the fruit of such a tree or shrub, or of any related species.
any of various plants having a fruit somewhat resembling this.
a contemptibly trifling or worthless amount; the least bit: His help wasn't worth a fig.
a gesture of contempt.
Origin of fig
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1175–1225; Middle English
fige < Old French < Old Provençal
figa < Vulgar Latin
*fīca, for Latin
fīcus
Words nearby fig
Definition for fig (2 of 3)
fig
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[ fig ]
/ fɪg /
noun
dress or array: to appear at a party in full fig.
condition: to feel in fine fig.
Origin of fig
2Definition for fig (3 of 3)
Example sentences from the Web for fig
British Dictionary definitions for fig (1 of 3)
fig
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/ (fɪɡ) /
noun
Word Origin for fig
C13: from Old French
figue, from Old Provençal
figa, from Latin
fīcus fig tree
British Dictionary definitions for fig (2 of 3)
fig
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/ (fɪɡ) slang /
verb figs, figging or figged (tr)
(foll by out or up)
to dress (up) or rig (out)
to administer stimulating drugs to (a horse)
noun
dress, appearance, or array (esp in the phrase in full fig)
physical condition or form
in bad fig
Word Origin for fig
C17
feague, of uncertain origin
British Dictionary definitions for fig (3 of 3)
fig.
abbreviation for
figurative(ly)
figure
Idioms and Phrases with fig
fig
see under not give a damn.