slang

IPA: sɫˈæŋ

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.

(transitive, dated) To vocally abuse, or shout at.
(transitive, African-American Vernacular, MLE) To sell (something, especially illegal drugs).

Examples of "slang" in Sentences

My grandma always gets confused when I use slang terms like "lit" or "fam" around her
The teenagers at the skate park have their own secret slang that makes it hard for adults to understand what they're talking about
I love learning new slang words and phrases that are popular among different social groups
Using slang can be a fun way to connect with others and show that you're in-the-know
It's important to be mindful of who you're talking to so that you don't accidentally offend someone with your slang use