English · Slang Attested

HM slave

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A Pokémon retained by the player to use Hidden Machine moves (certain moves that usually help in exploring the world of the games).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Pokémon được giữ lại để sử dụng các động tác Hidden Machine

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Where it’s used: Used American English

That leaves Flash, Waterfall, Fly, and (not a HM, but needed in much the same way) Rock Smash for another HM slave.

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 “HM slave” mean?

A Pokémon retained by the player to use Hidden Machine moves (certain moves that usually help in exploring the world of the games).

Is “HM slave” formal or informal?

HM slave is generally slang.

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