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slang

noun

Simple meaning

Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈslæŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.

  2. A characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

  3. Language that is unique to a particular profession or subject; jargon.

  4. countable

    A particular variety of slang; the slang used by a particular group.

  5. countable

    An item of slang; a slang word or expression.

  6. countableindia

    A curse word.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Tone
Offensive
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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  • “Their speech was full of slang expressions.”noun

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Language / informal

slang termslang wordslang phrase

Other combinations

rhyming slangslang expressionuse slangmodern slangcurrent slang

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Word Family

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Compound terms

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  • slang expressionnounCompound term

    Informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions.

  • slang termnounCompound term

    Informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions.

  • rhyming slangnounCompound term

    Slang that replaces words with rhyming words or expressions and then typically omits the rhyming component.

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Synonyms

Sense: language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register

argotlingo

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