English · Slang Candidate

slip one's wind

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Meaning · English

To die.

Where it’s used: Used American English

“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.

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