Slay
To do something impressively well or look amazing — "you slayed" is high praise.
Definitions
To succeed or perform spectacularly, or to look amazing. "You slayed" means you crushed it or looked incredible.
Now mainstream and sometimes used ironically due to overuse.
Used as encouragement or a one-word compliment.
Slay In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
"Slay" as praise has roots in AAVE and Black LGBTQ ballroom culture, meaning to do something with excellence and flair. It surged into mainstream Gen-Z slang in the late 2010s, sometimes used ironically.
People Also Ask
What does slay mean in slang?
Slay means to do something impressively well or look amazing — "you slayed" is high praise.
Where did slay come from?
It has roots in AAVE and Black LGBTQ ballroom culture and went mainstream in the late 2010s.
Is slay used ironically?
Yes — due to overuse, it's sometimes used sarcastically for minor or mundane things.
How do you use slay in a sentence?
For example: "you slayed" — meaning you did amazingly.
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