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Definition slay in British English

slay verb

[transitive] verb
/sleɪ/
1

to kill someone in a violent way

Example

He was slain in battle in 673.

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2

to impress someone, especially by making them laugh

Example

His jokes really slay me.

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Definition slay in British English