Slag off
verb
To criticize someone or something harshly and unfairly.
Don't slag off my team - they did their best.
Often appears as...
- slag off someone
- slag off something
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To criticize someone or something harshly and unfairly.
Don't slag off my team - they did their best.
Often appears as...
- slag off someone
- slag off something
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3British Slang
Primarily used in British English, might not be understood globally.
She might find it confusing if you slag off her favourite singer; she's not familiar with British slang.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Critique
Use 'slag off' in informal situations or among friends, not in professional settings.
I overheard them slagging off the new policy in the break room.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Shade
Carries a negative tone, indicating strong disapproval or disdain.
It's not fair to slag off someone who's not here to defend themselves.
Pro Tip 1/3British Slang
Primarily used in British English, might not be understood globally.
She might find it confusing if you slag off her favourite singer; she's not familiar with British slang.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Critique
Use 'slag off' in informal situations or among friends, not in professional settings.
I overheard them slagging off the new policy in the break room.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Shade
Carries a negative tone, indicating strong disapproval or disdain.
It's not fair to slag off someone who's not here to defend themselves.
Pro Tip 1/3British Slang
Primarily used in British English, might not be understood globally.
She might find it confusing if you slag off her favourite singer; she's not familiar with British slang.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Critique
Use 'slag off' in informal situations or among friends, not in professional settings.
I overheard them slagging off the new policy in the break room.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Shade
Carries a negative tone, indicating strong disapproval or disdain.
It's not fair to slag off someone who's not here to defend themselves.
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