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| slang [ slang ] |
noun (plural slangs) |
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1. very casual speech or writing: words, expressions, and usages that are casual, vivid, racy, or playful replacements for standard ones, are often short-lived, and are usually considered unsuitable for formal contexts
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2. language of exclusive group: a form of language used by a particular group of people, often deliberately created and used to exclude people outside the group
 a word that came from surfers' slang
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adjective |
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in slang: belonging to, expressed in, or containing slang
a slang dictionary
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transitive and intransitive verb (past and past participle slanged, present participle slang·ing, 3rd person present singular slangs) |
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use abusive language: to use abusive language, usually slang, or use this to attack somebody verbally
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| [Mid-18th century. Origin ?] |
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| slang·i·ly adverb |
| slang·i·ness noun |
| slang·y adjective |
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