~ 1
(also slue )
■ verb
1》 turn or slide violently or uncontrollably.
2》 [usu. as noun ~ing ] (of an electronic device) give a maximum response to a sudden large increase in input.
■ noun a ~ing movement.
Origin
C18 (orig. in naut. use): of unknown origin.
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~ 2
past of slay 1 .
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~ 3
■ noun informal, chiefly N. Amer. a large number or quantity.
Origin
C19: from Ir. sluagh .