chiefly British slang
: a lewd or promiscuous woman
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Verb
London reviewers slagged off the new play for being another kitchen-sink drama.
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Michael Franco, New Atlas, 9 June 2025
Effective management of solid waste, including slag and tailings, is crucial to mitigating long-term environmental damage.
—Sahit Muja, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Navel gazing obsession with one Twitter account and slagging colleagues.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Using more sludge and less slag in their recipe, researchers were able to create a material that's stronger than even today's enhanced cements and highly resistant to corrosion by acid.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 9 June 2025
Effective management of solid waste, including slag and tailings, is crucial to mitigating long-term environmental damage.
—Sahit Muja, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Verb
That’s not meant to slag his breakout 30-goal season, though.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Navel gazing obsession with one Twitter account and slagging colleagues.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Slag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slag. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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