adjective
Internet Slang
Toxic
/ˈtɒksɪk/ · adjective · informal
Harmful, manipulative, or draining to be around — especially in relationships.
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Definitions
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Describes a person or relationship that's emotionally damaging.
“That friendship turned toxic fast.”
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Used for behaviour that's manipulative, controlling, or hurtful.
“Constant jealousy is toxic, not love.”
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In gaming, describes a hostile, abusive player or community.
“The lobby was so toxic I muted everyone.”
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Toxic In A Sentence
Cut off the toxic people in your life.
That was a toxic move, not gonna lie.
The comments section is genuinely toxic.
Origin & Usage
From toxic meaning poisonous, it spread through relationship and mental-health discourse online in the 2010s, named Oxford word of the year in 2018.
People Also Ask
What does toxic mean in slang?
Toxic means harmful, manipulative, or draining to be around, especially in relationships.
What is a toxic trait?
A toxic trait is a personal habit or behaviour that's harmful to yourself or others.
What does toxic mean in gaming?
In gaming toxic describes hostile, abusive players or communities.
What does toxic mean on TikTok?
On TikTok toxic describes damaging people, relationships, or behaviour.
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