26984 words

slayed

9 definitions • 16 examples
1
to kill in a violent way:

Examples:

slay a dragon St George slew the dragon.
2
(used especially in newspapers) to murder someone:

Examples:

He was found slain in an alley two blocks from his apartment.
3
to impress someone very much or to be very good or impressive:

Examples:

The actors slay me with the quality of their acting.
I came here to slay.
4
to make someone feel very upset or disappointed:

Examples:

I always cry at Christmas films. They slay me every time.
What slays me is that I could have married her when she was single back in 2010.
5
to be extremely good or nice:

Examples:

Taylor Swift slayed last night.
That top slays!
6
someone or something that is extremely good or nice:

Examples:

This denim jacket is a total slay.
If you're over 50, talking like Gen Z is definitely not a slay.
The photo was tagged, "when your best friend is a slay".
7
extremely good:

Examples:

Your nails are slay!
Those waves look mega slay.
8
used to mean "great" or "thank you" :

Examples:

"We made it to France." "Slay."
"Your dinner will be ready when you get home." "Slay."
9
to kill someone violently:

Examples:

They believe he was slain for organizing workers.

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