noun
decomp
Decomp (noun) means informal short form of "decomposition" — organic material breaking down, or a body that has decomposed. Example: “The forensic team estimated the time of death from the stage of decomp.”
noun
1
Informal short form of "decomposition" — organic material breaking down, or a body that has decomposed.
"The forensic team estimated the time of death from the stage of decomp."
verb
1
To decompose, or (informally) to reverse-engineer compiled software, especially a video game, back into readable code.
"Fans have spent years trying to decomp the original game to study its source code."
How to use decomp
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang shorthand — either "rotting/decayed" or, in tech and gaming circles, "reverse-compiled."
When to use it
Informal in both senses; rarely used in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- decomps
- Third person singular
- decomps
- Past tense
- decomped
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Etymology
A casual shortening of "decomposition" or "decomposed."
Frequently asked questions
What does “decomp” mean?
The word “decomp” means informal short form of "decomposition" — organic material breaking down, or a body that has decomposed. In plain terms, slang shorthand — either "rotting/decayed" or, in tech and gaming circles, "reverse-compiled.".
How do you use “decomp” in a sentence?
Here is “decomp” used in a sentence: “The forensic team estimated the time of death from the stage of decomp.”
What part of speech is “decomp”?
Depending on how it is used, “decomp” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “decomp” have?
“Decomp” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal short form of "decomposition" — organic material breaking down, or a body that has decomposed.
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