English · Slang Attested

slate

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To treat (an enemy) harshly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đối xử thô bạo

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Now we shall get "slated," I thought, if there is any one there: a few good shots might have picked off every one on deck.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To beat or thrash (someone) harshly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đánh đập thô bạo

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

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

What does “slate” mean?

To treat (an enemy) harshly.

Is “slate” formal or informal?

slate is generally slang.

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