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Definition of serve

serve

  • To look good.
    I was serving at the party.

    Last edited on Feb 01 2003. Submitted by Asia W. from Washington, DC, USA on Feb 01 2003.

  • to lose something and become offended.
    You just got served sucka!

    Last edited on May 17 2011. Submitted by Nick H. from Baldwinsville, NY, USA on Nov 21 2004.

  • to beat someone in a dance-off or dance competition

    Last edited on Feb 07 2010. Submitted by Anonymous on Feb 07 2010.

noun - plural

  • To make a pass at something.
    Serve the ball or nake that serve.

    Last edited on Feb 08 2015. Submitted by Anonymous on Feb 08 2015.

verb

  • to have sex with; "give it up". Usually used for a girl having sex with a guy and not vice-versa.
    Did you hear she's going to serve him Friday night?

    Last edited on Apr 06 2014. Submitted by Beth from Knoxville, TN, USA on Jan 25 2000.

  • on the receiving end of an insult; bested in an exchange of insults.
    You got served!

    Last edited on May 16 2011. Submitted by Sophie S. from New York, NY, USA on Sep 26 2004.

  • to insult someone or to shut them down
    You just got served!

    Last edited on Feb 02 2006. Submitted by Susan P. on Feb 02 2006.

  • To "serve somebody up" refers to "serving someone up on a silver platter". Southern England UK, London; to beat somebody up very badly. (to make mince meat out of them)

    Last edited on Jul 26 2021. Submitted by Anonymous on Jul 26 2021.

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