Slag

/slæɡ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The byproduct of smelting metal ores, consisting of impurities that are removed during the process.

The furnace produced a large amount of slag that needed to be disposed of.

A term used to describe waste material or refuse.

After the construction project, there was a heap of slag left behind.

In informal British English, it can refer to a promiscuous woman.

He was quick to label her a slag without knowing her at all.

verb

To talk disparagingly about someone; to criticize or insult.

He was slagging off his colleagues during the break.

From Old Norse 'sleggr' meaning 'a dirty draught' or the similar Scandinavian term.

slag heap:

A pile of waste material from mining and smelting.

slag off:

To criticize or speak disparagingly about someone.

slag to the end:

To continue arguing or to remain stubborn in disagreement.

A derogatory term for a woman perceived as promiscuous.

He referred to her as a slag after their breakup.

Used as an insult implying worthlessness.

Stop acting like such a slag and get your life together.