slay

[sleɪ]

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A person slays when they do something exceptionally well or impressively.

The word "slay" has become super popular in recent years, especially on social media. When people use it online, they often mean that someone's performance, talent, or outfit was amazing - like a music singer who absolutely knocks it out of the park with their concert, or a model who looks stunning in their photoshoot. It can also be used to describe something that's going viral or becoming super popular really quickly, like a song or a dance challenge. For example: "You slayed your presentation today!" or "That new restaurant is slaying the game with its food."

How common is "slay"?

Word slay is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

verb

To kill, murder.
Example: Our foes must all be slain.
To eradicate or stamp out.
Example: You must slay these thoughts.
(by extension) To defeat, overcome (in a competition or contest).
Example: 1956, “Giants Slay Bears in Pro Title Battle”, in Lodi News-Sentinel, 1956 December 31, page 8.
To delight or overwhelm, especially with laughter.
Example: Ha ha! You slay me!
To amaze, stun or otherwise incapacitate by awesomeness; to be awesome at something; to kill (slang sense).
To have sex with

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Real examples of "slayed" in context

Tom Holland Calls for a Doctor While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Interview

I know, but Tom, the good thing is, you've slayed the spicy sauce beast.

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How common is "slay"?

verb

Real examples of "slayed" in context

Tom Holland Calls for a Doctor While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

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