slang

IPA: sɫˈæŋ

noun

  • Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
  • Language that is unique to a particular profession or subject; jargon.
  • The specialized language of a social group, sometimes used to conceal one's meaning from outsiders; cant.
  • (countable) A particular variety of slang; the slang used by a particular group.
  • (countable) An item of slang; a slang word or expression.
  • (India) A curse word.
  • (UK, dialect) Any long, narrow piece of land; a promontory.
  • (UK, obsolete) A fetter worn on the leg by a convict.
  • (UK, obsolete, slang) A counterfeit weight or measure.
  • (UK, obsolete, slang) A travelling show, or one of its performances.
  • (UK, obsolete, slang) A hawker's license.
  • (UK, obsolete, slang) A watchchain.

verb

  • (transitive, dated) To vocally abuse, or shout at.
  • (transitive, African-American Vernacular, MLE) To sell (something, especially illegal drugs).
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Examples of "slang" in Sentences

  • The slang term is not common in the UK.
  • In the scope of the standard, it is slang.
  • The word is slang from the southwestern US.
  • Also 'potboiler' is a derogatory slang term.
  • The orgin of the word slang is much disputed.
  • Slang and euphemisms is not the definition of a word.
  • Also, the slang used is of the vintage of about 1920.
  • Is the term 'Esoterica' proper verbiage, or just slang
  • The basic language is the same but the slang is different.
  • A slang expression to describe being in a situation of idleness.

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