Slay: meaning, definitions and examples
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slay
[ sleษช ]
fashion, slang
To greatly impress or amaze, typically with one's style or talent. To excel or succeed in a spectacular way.
Synonyms
crush it, dominate, kill it
Examples of usage
- She absolutely slayed the runway with her fierce walk.
- The singer slayed her performance at the concert.
slang, social media
To do something very well or successfully, especially in a public or social media setting.
Synonyms
nail it, own it, rock it
Examples of usage
- She slayed her makeup in that selfie.
- He slayed the dance floor at the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "slay" in other languages:
๐ต๐น matar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช tรถten
๐ฎ๐ฉ membunuh
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฑะธะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ zabijaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฎบใ (korosu)
๐ซ๐ท tuer
๐ช๐ธ matar
๐น๐ท รถldรผrmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฃฝ์ด๋ค (jugida)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชู (qatal)
๐จ๐ฟ zabรญt
๐ธ๐ฐ zabiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆญป (shฤ sว)
๐ธ๐ฎ ubiti
๐ฎ๐ธ drepa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉะปัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ (mokvla)
๐ฆ๐ฟ รถldรผrmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ matar
Etymology
The word 'slay' has its origins in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and gained popularity in mainstream slang in the 2010s. It is often used in the context of fashion, entertainment, and social media to describe someone excelling or impressing in a spectacular way.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,094, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 15093 proverbial
- 15094 slay
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