slag off
What does slag off mean? slag off is a English moderate that translates to “badmouth / trash-talk” in English.
Literal Translation
to talk waste about
Meaning & Usage
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"badmouth / trash-talk"
To criticize or badmouth someone, usually behind their back. Different from 'slag' (the noun insult) — 'slagging off' is the act of speaking negatively about someone. 'Slagging' in Irish English can actually mean playful teasing between friends, which is a completely different vibe.
Examples in the Wild
'He's always slagging off the boss behind her back.' Irish: 'The lads were slagging me about my haircut.'