delete
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To defeat or dominate.
Register: Internet, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Also I got deleted by a rogue and druid who were both invisible and just popped up and cleaned me.
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 kill or murder.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “delete” mean?
To defeat or dominate.
Is “delete” formal or informal?
delete is generally Internet, slang.
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