General
bodied
What does bodied mean?
To completely demolish someone in a competition, argument, or rap battle; to be 'bodied' is to be thoroughly beaten.
"She bodied everyone in the cypher."
Origin
AAVE/NYC hip-hop; from 'body' meaning to destroy or (literally) kill, extended figuratively to dominating.
Frequently asked questions
What does "bodied" mean?
It means to completely defeat or outdo someone — in a competition, an argument, or a rap battle. If you got "bodied," you were thoroughly beaten.
Where does "bodied" come from?
It's NYC hip-hop and AAVE, from "body" meaning to destroy or literally kill, extended figuratively to dominating an opponent.
How do you use "bodied"?
You use it when someone dominates, as in "She bodied everyone in the cypher."
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