How to Pronounce Mods

To pronounce "mods", say MODS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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What does mods mean?

noun

An unconventionally modern style of fashionable dress originating in England in the 1960s, characterized by ankle-length black trenchcoats and sunglasses.
A 1960s British person who dressed in such a style and was interested in modernism and the modern music of the time; the opposite of a rocker.

verb

To modify (an object) from its original condition, typically for the purposes of individualizing and/or enhancing the performance of the object.
“His friends were particularly impressed with the way he modded his Ruckus.”
To moderate; to silence or punish (a rule-breaking user) on a forum, especially when done by a moderator.
“Don't break the rules or you'll be modded.”

noun

A festival of Scottish Gaelic song, arts and culture, akin to the Welsh eisteddfod.

Synonyms

trick trick out

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How many syllables are in "mods"?▾

"Mods" has one syllable.

What does "mods" mean?▾

Mods: An unconventionally modern style of fashionable dress originating in England in the 1960s, characterized by ankle-length black trenchcoats and sunglasses.

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