ether

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Meaning · English

To viciously humiliate or insult.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The battle rapper ethered his opponent and caused him to slink away in shame.

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).

Common questions

What does “ether” mean?

To viciously humiliate or insult.

Is “ether” formal or informal?

ether is generally slang.