Slay: meaning, definitions and examples

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slay

[ sleɪ ]

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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.

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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.

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slang

A remarkable or outstanding performance or achievement, especially in the context of fashion or entertainment.

Synonyms

success, triumph, victory

Examples of usage

Her performance was a total slay.
He delivered a slay on the red carpet.

Translations

Translations of the word "slay" in other languages:

🇵🇹 matar

🇮🇳 मारना

🇩🇪 töten

🇮🇩 membunuh

🇺🇦 вбивати

🇵🇱 zabijać

🇯🇵 殺す (korosu)

🇫🇷 tuer

🇪🇸 matar

🇹🇷 öldürmek

🇰🇷 죽이다 (jugida)

🇸🇦 قتل (qatal)

🇨🇿 zabít

🇸🇰 zabiť

🇨🇳 杀死 (shā sǐ)

🇸🇮 ubiti

🇮🇸 drepa

🇰🇿 өлтіру

🇬🇪 მოკვლა (mokvla)

🇦🇿 öldürmək

🇲🇽 matar

Word origin

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.