deep-six

deep-six

(dēp′sĭks′)

tr.v. deep-sixed, deep-six·ing, deep-six·es Slang

1. To toss overboard.

2. To toss out; get rid of: deep-sixed the incriminating papers.

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deep-six

vb

(tr) slang US to dispose of (something, such as documents) completely; destroy

[C20: from six feet deep, the traditional depth for a grave]

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deep′ six′

n.
Slang.

1. burial or discarding at sea.

2. the abandonment of something.

[1915–20]

deep′-six′

v.t. Slang.

1. to throw overboard; discard.

2. to reject or abandon.

[1950–55]

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deep-six

Past participle: deep-sixed
Gerund: deep-sixing

Imperative

deep-six

deep-six

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Thesaurus

Verb	1.	deep-six - toss out; get rid of; "deep-six these old souvenirs!" give it the deep six chuck out, discard, cast aside, cast away, throw away, toss away, toss out, put away, throw out, cast out, dispose, fling, toss - throw or cast away; "Put away your worries"
	2.	deep-six - throw from a boat throw overboard throw - propel through the air; "throw a frisbee"

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Translations

deep-six

[ˌdiːpˈsɪks] VT (US) (= throw out) → tirar; (= kill) → cargarse

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