What does "Ledge" mean?

Legend (shortened, British) Abbreviated form of 'legend' used as a compliment or term of address.

How do you use "Ledge" in a sentence?

Thanks, ledge. You're a ledge. Absolute ledge. Cheers, ledge.

Ledge

Slang Term British ★★★☆☆ Moderate Very Casual

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Meaning: Legend (shortened, British)

传奇人物（缩写，英式英语）。

Leyenda (abreviado, británico).

レジェンド（略語、イギリス英語）。

레전드 (줄임말, 영국 표현)

Abbreviated form of 'legend' used as a compliment or term of address.

'legend'的缩写形式，用作赞美或称呼。

Forma abreviada de 'legend' usada como cumplido o forma de dirigirse a alguien.

「legend」の省略形で、褒め言葉や呼びかけとして使われる。

'legend'의 줄임말로, 칭찬이나 호칭으로 사용된다.

Examples

Thanks, ledge.
谢了，大神。
Gracias, crack.
ありがとう、レジェンド。
고마워, 레전드.
You're a ledge.
你是个传奇。
Eres un crack.
お前は最高だ。
너 진짜 레전드야.
Absolute ledge.
绝对的传奇。
Un crack total.
完全にレジェンド。
완전 레전드.
Cheers, ledge.
谢谢，大神。
Gracias, crack.
ありがとな、レジェンド。
고마워, 레전드.

Pronunciation

/lɛdʒ/

Usage Guide

Context: praise, thanks, young

Tone: casual, appreciative

✓ Do Say

Thanks, ledge.
谢了，大神。
Gracias, crack.
ありがとう、レジェンド。
고마워, 레전드.
You're a ledge.
你是个传奇。
Eres un crack.
お前は最高だ。
너 진짜 레전드야.
Absolute ledge.
绝对的传奇。
Un crack total.
完全にレジェンド。
완전 레전드.

✗ Don't Say

Very casual
非常随意的用语
Muy informal
非常にカジュアルな表現
매우 캐주얼한 표현
Young people's slang
年轻人的俚语
Argot juvenil
若者のスラング
젊은 층 슬랭

Common Mistakes

Very casual abbreviation
British youth slang

Origin & History

Shortened form of 'legend' in British slang.

Etymology: Shortened from 'legend'

First recorded: British slang, 2000s

Cultural Context

Era: 2000s onwards

Generation: Younger generations

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: British youth culture; Social media

Regional notes: British abbreviated slang. Very casual.

Variations

LedgeAbsolute ledge