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

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

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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

decomped past tense, decomped past tense, decomps plural, decomps plural, decomps singular, decomps singular

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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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