decomp

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

Decomposition.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

There's no decomp, so the body can't have been there long.

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

A decomposed body.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “decomp” mean?

Decomposition.

Is “decomp” formal or informal?

decomp is generally slang.