slip one's wind
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Meaning · English
To die.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
“Hullo!” says Troke, running to the heap of clothes, “the young un's slipped his wind!” Kirkland was dead.
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 “slip one's wind” mean?
To die.
Is “slip one's wind” formal or informal?
slip one's wind is generally slang.