Slagging Meaning in English

word · lemma: slag

US

ˈsɫæɡɪŋ

SLAG-ing

UK

slˈæɡɪŋ

slag-ING

Definition

'Slagging' is an informal British and Irish English term for making fun of, insulting, or criticizing someone, often in a joking or mocking way.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in Ireland and the UK; informal and playful, but can sometimes be offensive. Commonly appears in phrases like 'a bit of slagging' or 'slagging off someone.' Not understood globally; avoid in formal writing. Distinct from serious criticism or bullying.

• Spanish: meterse con - criticar
• Portuguese (BR): falar mal - criticar
• Portuguese (PT): falar mal - criticar
• Chinese (Simplified): 嘲笑 - 说坏话
• Chinese (Traditional): 嘲笑 - 說壞話
• Hindi: मज़ाक उड़ाना - बुराई करना
• Arabic: الاستهزاء - الانتقاد
• Bengali: ঠাট্টা-তামাশা - মজা করে কটাক্ষ করা
• Russian: подшучивание - подтрунивание
• Japanese: からかい - いじり
• Vietnamese: chế nhạo - trêu chọc
• Korean: 농담 - 놀림
• Turkish: şakalaşma - takılma - dalga geçme
• Urdu: مذاق اُڑانا - چھیڑنا
• Indonesian: mengejek - menggoda (bercanda)

Example Sentences

He was slagging me about my haircut.

basic

Are you slagging him again?

basic

A bit of slagging is normal among friends.

basic

Don't take it personally—they're just slagging you for fun.

natural

We ended up slagging off our old teacher all night.

natural

There's always a bit of slagging going on in the group chat.

natural