dead or alive

English - Turkish

Definition of dead or alive in English Turkish dictionary

ölü ya da diri

Related Terms

dead alive

{s} sıkıcı

dead alive

{s} ruhsuz

English - English

Definition of dead or alive in English English dictionary

Either dead or alive

Used to indicate someone is being sought for some kind of punishment or reprimand, and that (s)he may be killed in the process of finding, as if this was reasonable punishment

in any state or condition (especially said of a wanted felon)

Related Terms

dead alive

{s} indifferent, apathetic; depressed

Hyphenation

dead or a·live

Turkish pronunciation

ded ır ılayv

Pronunciation

/ˈded ər əˈlīv/ /ˈdɛd ɜr əˈlaɪv/

Etymology

() From usage in wanted posters in the 19th century American West and, especially in popular drama about the American West in that period.