def
1[ def ]
adverbInformal.
definitely: Going to Europe this summer? But def!
Origin of def
1By shortening
Other definitions for def (2 of 3)
def2
[ def ]
adjective
Slang. excellent: That hip-hop record is def!
Origin of def
2An Americanism dating back to 1980–85; of uncertain origin
Other definitions for def. (3 of 3)
def.
abbreviation
defective.
defendant.
defense.
deferred.
defined.
definite.
definition.
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British Dictionary definitions for def (1 of 2)
def
/ (dɛf) /
adjective
slang very good, esp of hip-hop
Origin of def
1C20: perhaps from definitive
British Dictionary definitions for def. (2 of 2)
def.
abbreviation for
definition
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