Standard Lemma guide

merci

intj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /mɛːˈsiː/
  • CMU ARPABET: M ER0 S IY1 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

intj

Meaning 1

Thank you.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: colloquial

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An extra card or set of cards that is allowed to play at the end of various card games.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from French merci (“thank you”). Doublet of mercy.

Real reading context

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