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slang

 

[ slรฆล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gรญria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฒเฅˆเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Slang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bahasa gaul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะตะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ slang

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒฉใƒณใ‚ฐ (surangu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท argot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jerga

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท argo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์–ด (soge)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงู…ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slang

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slang

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟš่ฏญ (lวyว”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sleng

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slangur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะปะตะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒšแƒ”แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜ (slengi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slang

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jerga

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,100, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.