Meaning & use

Bodied

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Slang term meaning to defeat, outperform, or embarrass someone decisively, often used in competitive or musical contexts.

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The rapper bodied every other MC on the track with his verse.

Our team got bodied in the final round of the tournament.

A note on using this word

This slang usage, popularized in hip-hop culture, turns the noun "body" into a verb meaning to figuratively destroy an opponent.

Words with a similar meaning

dominateddemolished

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