slagfest

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Meaning · English

An event or situation characterised by slagging off, or denigrating.

Register: slang

Examples

If, actually your conversation was supportive rather than a slagfest, the only thing you have to be ashamed of is your indiscretion.

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 “slagfest” mean?

An event or situation characterised by slagging off, or denigrating.

Is “slagfest” formal or informal?

slagfest is generally slang.