slate
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To treat (an enemy) harshly.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To beat or thrash (someone) harshly.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “slate” mean?
To treat (an enemy) harshly.
Is “slate” formal or informal?
slate is generally slang.