deep
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To overthink; to treat as being deeper (“more profound, significant”) than in reality.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
― Ugh, why are these road markings so awfully arranged?
― Quit deeping it bro, just drive, innit.
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 think about, especially deeply (“profoundly”); to consider.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “deep” mean?
To overthink; to treat as being deeper (“more profound, significant”) than in reality.
Is “deep” formal or informal?
deep is generally slang.