Street
waste
What does waste mean?
To beat someone up or comprehensively defeat them.
"They wasted him in that clash."
Origin
MLE; related to 'wasteman'.
Frequently asked questions
What does waste mean in slang?
To waste someone means to beat them up or comprehensively defeat them, for example in a fight or a rap clash.
Is waste related to wasteman?
Yes, both come from the same root. 'Wasteman' means a useless person, while to 'waste' someone is to thrash or defeat them.
How do you use waste this way?
You use it as a verb, for example 'they wasted him in that clash', meaning they thoroughly beat him.
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