slag
UK: slæɡ | US: slæɡ
n. 1. The waste material left after metal has been extracted from ore.
n. 2. (Derogatory) A promiscuous or morally loose woman.
vt. 1. To criticize or insult someone harshly.
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The word "slag" originated in the mid-16th century from Middle Low German "slagge," meaning "dross" or "refuse from smelting." It later took on a derogatory sense in the 18th century, likely due to the association of waste material with worthlessness. The verb form emerged in the 20th century, extending the idea of discarding or attacking something as useless.
The factory disposed of the slag in a designated waste area.
He unfairly slagged her off in front of their friends.
The smelting process produces slag as a byproduct.
(Derogatory) The tabloids often portray her as a slag.
Environmentalists are concerned about slag pollution near industrial sites.