dench

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Excellent; impressive; awesome.

Register: slang

Examples

‘Oh God I got it so wrong last night when DS2 was being an arse. I told him he was “Dench” and got a beaming smile and a “Thanks mum”!’ – Smoothieooo

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

Well-built, muscular, attractive.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “dench” mean?

Excellent; impressive; awesome.

Is “dench” formal or informal?

dench is generally slang.