Slangy: meaning, definitions and examples
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slangy
[ หslรฆลษกi ]
informal language
Slangy refers to language that is characterized by the use of slang or informal expressions. It is often used to describe a style of speech or writing that might not adhere to standard grammar or vocabulary. Slangy language can vary significantly by region and social group.
Synonyms
colloquial, familiar, informal.
Examples of usage
- He always uses a slangy tone when chatting with friends.
- The text message was filled with slangy phrases.
- Her slangy style made the conversation more engaging.
Translations
Translations of the word "slangy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gรญria
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฒเฅเคเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช slanghaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ slang
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปะตะฝะณะพะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ slangowy
๐ฏ๐ต ในใฉใณใฐใฎ
๐ซ๐ท argotique
๐ช๐ธ slang
๐น๐ท argo
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ด์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุงู ูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ slangovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ slangovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไฟ่ฏญ็
๐ธ๐ฎ slangovski
๐ฎ๐ธ slang
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะปะตะฝะณััะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ slang
๐ฒ๐ฝ slang
Etymology
The term 'slangy' is derived from the word 'slang', which originated in the 18th century. The etymology can be traced back to the word โslangโ itself, which is believed to have come from the thieves' dialect used in London. It initially referred to the jargon or specific language used by particular groups, particularly among criminals. As the use of slang expanded over time, it began to be adopted in everyday language, especially among younger people or specific communities. The suffix '-y' is often added to adjectives to signify having the characteristics of something. Therefore, 'slangy' came to describe anything related to or resembling slang, highlighting its informal and often playful nature.