brick
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To hit someone or something with a brick.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To make (an electronic device) non-functional and usually beyond repair, as a result of software or configuration issues.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “brick” mean?
To hit someone or something with a brick.
Is “brick” formal or informal?
brick is generally slang.