slay
verb/sleɪ/
Definition
- To impress greatly or do something exceptionally well.« She slayed that performance. »
Etymology
From Old English slēan (to strike). Modern slang use comes from Black ballroom culture in the 1980s.
Synonyms
crushdominate
How to use « slay »
Use "slay" as a verb in casual or spoken contexts. To impress greatly or do something exceptionally well. You'll spot it in DMs, group chats, comment sections and pop tracks. Like most slang, the way people read it depends on their generation and crowd — that's why running a quick poll about it can be fun. Open a moomz vibe check around this word and see how your community feels: love it, kinda over it, or never heard it.
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