Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

slag-off

verb
/slæɡ ɒf/
Definition
To criticize someone or something harshly or unfairly.
Examples
  • He always slags off my ideas during team meetings.
  • It’s not cool to slag off your friends in front of others.
  • She slagged off the movie, saying it was a waste of time.
Meaning
Slag-off is often used in informal contexts to describe the act of belittling or disparaging someone, particularly in a way that feels unjust or excessive.
Synonyms
  • Criticize
  • Disparage
  • Belittle
  • Denigrate