men·tion (m n sh n)tr.v. men·tioned, men·tion·ing, men·tions To refer to, especially incidentally. See Synonyms at refer. n. Idiom: 1. a. The act of referring to something briefly or casually. b. An incidental reference or allusion. 2. Honorable mention. not to mention In addition to; as well as. [From Middle English mencioun, reference, from Old French, from Latin menti  , mentin-; see men-1 in Indo-European roots.]men tion·a·ble adj. |
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