cane
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To destroy; to comprehensively defeat.
Register: slang
Examples
Mudchester Rovers were caned 10-0.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To do something well, in a competent fashion.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cane” mean?
To destroy; to comprehensively defeat.
Is “cane” formal or informal?
cane is generally slang.