Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dead-meat

Slang

/ˈdɛd miːt/

Definition

A person or thing that is doomed or in serious trouble.

Examples

If you don’t finish your project on time, you’re dead-meat with the boss.
After his poor performance in the game, he knew he was dead-meat when he got home.

Meaning

The term ‘dead-meat’ is often used informally to refer to someone who is in a precarious situation, facing inevitable consequences, or at risk of severe trouble.