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General Slang
slagging
SLAG-ing · noun · informal
Good-natured teasing or mocking of a friend
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Mocking, ridiculing or teasing, usually affectionately and not meant to genuinely offend.
“They were slagging me all night about the haircut.”
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slagging In A Sentence
They were slagging me all night about the haircut.
Origin & Usage
From 'slag' (to abuse verbally); well established in Irish English as friendly banter.
People Also Ask
What does slagging mean?
It means teasing or mocking someone, usually affectionately between friends rather than to genuinely offend.
Is slagging rude in Ireland?
Not usually — in Irish English it's a form of friendly banter and a sign of closeness, though 'slagging off' can be more genuinely critical.
Where does slagging come from?
From the verb 'slag', meaning to verbally abuse or criticise, which became softened into affectionate banter in Irish usage.
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