Street
ice
What does ice mean?
To ice someone is to murder them. Separately, as a noun, 'ice' is slang for diamonds or jewels.
"He got iced for skimming off the top."
Origin
American underworld slang, 20th century.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'ice' mean as a verb?
To ice someone is to murder them, in American underworld slang.
Does 'ice' mean diamonds too?
Yes. As a separate noun, 'ice' is slang for diamonds or jewels.
How do you use 'ice' meaning to kill?
Usually in the past tense: 'He got iced for skimming off the top.'
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