Slagging: meaning, definitions and examples
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slagging
[ หslรฆษกษชล ]
informal context
Slagging refers to the act of making fun of someone or something in a mocking or disparaging manner. It is often used in a lighthearted context but can also carry a more serious tone depending on the situation. In British slang, to 'slag someone off' means to criticize or insult them, sometimes publicly. This term is frequently used in social settings or among friends, where playful banter can cross into more hurtful territory.
Synonyms
criticizing, mocking, ridiculing, sneering
Examples of usage
- They were just slagging each other off all night.
- Don't take it personally; they're just slagging for fun.
- She was slagging off the movie on social media.
- It's all harmless slagging until someone gets offended.
Translations
Translations of the word "slagging" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desgaste
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฒเฅเคเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Abschlag
๐ฎ๐ฉ penurunan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฝะพััะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ zuลผycie
๐ฏ๐ต ในใฉใฐๅ
๐ซ๐ท usure
๐ช๐ธ desgaste
๐น๐ท aลฤฑnma
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๋๊น
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุขูู
๐จ๐ฟ opotลebenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ opotrebovanie
๐จ๐ณ ็ฃจๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ obraba
๐ฎ๐ธ slit
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะทั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aลฤฑnma
๐ฒ๐ฝ desgaste
Etymology
The term 'slag' originates from the Middle English word 'slagge', which referred to the refuse or waste of metal left after the process of smelting. The transition of the word from a noun to a verb, carrying the connotation of 'to insult' or 'to criticize', is believed to have developed in the late 20th century, particularly in British culture. As a colloquial term, 'slagging off' reflects a style of humor that is prevalent in various English-speaking cultures, wherein friendly insults or playful ribbing are commonplace among friends. Over time, 'slagging' has been adopted into various social contexts, especially among youth and in informal settings, showcasing the evolution of language in adapting to social dynamics.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,403 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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