ult
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An ultimate; the most powerful ability available to a character.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
In addition to his healing and teleportion powers, Bard also has a unique ultimate ability, or ult. Ults are the most powerful moves each champion has—the one that takes the longest to unlock in a game, and is activated by pressing "R."
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 “ult” mean?
An ultimate; the most powerful ability available to a character.
Is “ult” formal or informal?
ult is generally slang.