Slang of the Day- "axe" axe Definition: To eliminate someone from their job; to terminate employment. Example: 1) My old company axed me after they found out I had been sleeping on the job. Synonyms: downsize, get fired, pink slip Definition: An electric guitar. Example: 1) The legendary Jimi Hendrix used to play his axe behind his back. http://www.peakenglish.com/slang/dailySlang.jsp