noun

deader

Deader (noun) means slang for a dead person, or someone about to die. Example: “By the time the medics arrived, he was already a deader.”

noun

Slang for a dead person, or someone about to die.

"By the time the medics arrived, he was already a deader."

How to use deader

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA dark slang term for a corpse or someone certain to die soon.

When to use it

Dated and informal, mostly found in older crime fiction and slang.

Word forms

deaders plural

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Etymology

From dead plus the suffix -er.

Rhymes for deader

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Frequently asked questions

What does “deader” mean?

The word “deader” means slang for a dead person, or someone about to die. In plain terms, a dark slang term for a corpse or someone certain to die soon.

How do you use “deader” in a sentence?

Here is “deader” used in a sentence: “By the time the medics arrived, he was already a deader.”

What part of speech is “deader”?

“Deader” is a noun.

What is the meaning of deader?

"deader" (noun) means slang for a dead person, or someone about to die.