Can Slag Be Used as a Verb?

As a verb, to slag (off somebody) is “to attack (them) verbally,” i.e., to talk smack about them.

What kind of word is slag?

Slag is an insulting term for a woman who has a lot of sexual partners. [British, informal, offensive, disapproval]

What is an example of slag?

Slag is waste matter separated from metal during smelting. An example of slag is the iron and silica that is removed during copper and lead smelting. To slag is defined as to create waste matter from metal smelting. An example of to slag is for the heat of copper smelting to remove the iron and silica from the copper.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.