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slagged

 

[ slægd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

slang usage

Slagged is the past tense of the verb 'slag', which means to speak critically or disparagingly about someone or something. It can also refer to the act of attacking or denigrating something in a casual or informal way.

Synonyms

belittled, criticized, denounced, disparaged

Examples of usage

  • He was slagged for his poor performance at work.
  • The film was slagged by critics despite its box office success.
  • She slagged off his fashion choices during the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "slagged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esmagado

🇮🇳 स्लैग किया हुआ

🇩🇪 abgeschlagen

🇮🇩 terpukul

🇺🇦 збитий

🇵🇱 zniszczony

🇯🇵 スラグされた

🇫🇷 écrasé

🇪🇸 desgastado

🇹🇷 sönmüş

🇰🇷 슬래그 처리된

🇸🇦 مُهدم

🇨🇿 zasažený

🇸🇰 zasiahnutý

🇨🇳 渣滓

🇸🇮 zmanjšan

🇮🇸 slípandi

🇰🇿 жойылған

🇬🇪 შერყეული

🇦🇿 söndürülmüş

🇲🇽 desgastado

Word origin

The term 'slag' originates from the Old Norse word 'slag', which meant 'to slay' or 'to strike'. It was later adopted into Middle English, where it took on the meaning associated with waste material from metal ores. Over time, the usage of 'slag' evolved into a slang term used to describe the act of insulting or criticising others. This slang usage developed in the 19th and 20th centuries within various English-speaking communities, becoming popular in informal speech. As language continued to evolve, particularly in British and Australian slang, 'slagging off' emerged as a colloquial expression to denote disparaging remarks made about someone. Thus, the word gained a sociolinguistic dimension, reflecting cultural attitudes towards criticism and banter.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,433, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.