Definition of Slay
Slay
slay
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(verb)
in old or literary usage, to violently strike down or kill a person or animal, especially recklessly or in large numbers, or to murder someone;
e.g. The knight used his sword to slay the dragon.
(verb)
in informal usage, to amuse, delight, or impress someone greatly;
e.g. Her stand-up comedy routines always slay her audiences and make them laugh uproariously.
(verb)
in informal usage, to do something exceptionally well or to perform very impressively at something, or to be very stylish and successful;
e.g. All of the actors slay at their roles in the movie.
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