instadeath

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Meaning · English

instant death

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

It may seem rather harsh, but if one's going to play a cyborg (or the equivalent), the benefits of almost unlimited cyberware counterbalance the risk of dying in pure zones (or InstaDeath due to transformation).

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 “instadeath” mean?

instant death

Is “instadeath” formal or informal?

instadeath is generally slang.