English · Slang Attested

ax

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Alternative form of ask.

Where it’s used: Used American English

When they were come togedder, they axed off hym, sayinge: Master wilt thou at this tyme restore agayne the kyngdom of israhel?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ax” mean?

Alternative form of ask.

Is “ax” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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