General
packed off
What does packed off mean?
Killed — usually in the context of street violence or drill lyrics. The 'packing' image is funeral packaging: boxed up and sent away. Heavy word; not thrown around lightly even in road talk.
"Whole estate's on edge since that boy got packed off last week."
Origin
UK drill slang, popularised through the late-2010s London drill scene (Brixton, Tottenham, Peckham circuits). Plays on the older British 'pack someone off' (send them away) by adding a terminal twist.
Frequently asked questions
What does packed off mean in slang?
It means killed — a Multicultural London English (MLE) and drill euphemism for being murdered.
How do you use packed off in a sentence?
It appears in drill lyrics as a threat or reference to a rival being 'packed off.'
Is packed off offensive?
It refers to violence, so it carries heavy, aggressive connotations in the drill and street contexts where it's used.
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