Slangy: meaning, definitions and examples

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slangy

 

[ หˆslรฆล‹ษกi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gรญria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฒเฅˆเค‚เค—เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช slanghaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ slang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะตะฝะณะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ slangowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒฉใƒณใ‚ฐใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท argotique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ slang

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท argo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์–ด์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงู…ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slangovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slangovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟš่ฏญ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slangovski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slang

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะปะตะฝะณั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒšแƒแƒœแƒ’แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slang

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 โ€˜slangโ€™ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,221, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.