Slang: meaning, definitions and examples
๐จ๏ธ
slang
[ slรฆล ]
informal language
Slang refers to a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than in writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people.
Synonyms
colloquialism, jargon, vernacular
Examples of usage
- Teenagers often use slang words to communicate with each other.
- Slang can vary greatly between different regions and social groups.
to use informal language
To slang means to use slang words or phrases in conversation or writing, typically to convey a sense of informality or to connect with a specific audience.
Synonyms
chat using slang, talk casually, use informal language
Examples of usage
- He likes to slang with his friends to show that he is part of their group.
- Try not to slang too much during the presentation, as it may not be appropriate.
Translations
Translations of the word "slang" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gรญria
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฒเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Slang
๐ฎ๐ฉ bahasa gaul
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปะตะฝะณ
๐ต๐ฑ slang
๐ฏ๐ต ในใฉใณใฐ (surangu)
๐ซ๐ท argot
๐ช๐ธ jerga
๐น๐ท argo
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ด (soge)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุงู ูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ slang
๐ธ๐ฐ slang
๐จ๐ณ ไฟ่ฏญ (lวyว)
๐ธ๐ฎ sleng
๐ฎ๐ธ slangur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะปะตะฝะณ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแ (slengi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ slang
๐ฒ๐ฝ jerga
Word origin
The term 'slang' originated in the mid-18th century as a verb meaning 'to abuse with coarse language.' It later evolved to refer to colloquial language used by certain groups or communities. Slang continues to evolve and adapt to changing social dynamics, with new terms constantly emerging in popular culture.