murk

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

To kill or eliminate.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

That's why he was able to catch Crush out there sleeping and why he murked him before he could ask him any questions.

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 beat up; to injure.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

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

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To eliminate; to defeat overwhelmingly.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “murk” mean?

To kill or eliminate.

Is “murk” formal or informal?

murk is generally slang.