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单词 slang
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slang

1
[ slang ]
/ slæŋ /
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noun

very informal usage in vocabulary and idiom that is characteristically more metaphorical, playful, elliptical, vivid, and ephemeral than ordinary language, as Hit the road.
(in English and some other languages) speech and writing characterized by the use of vulgar and socially taboo vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.
the jargon of a particular class, profession, etc.
the special vocabulary of thieves, vagabonds, etc.; argot.

verb (used without object)

to use slang or abusive language.

verb (used with object)

to assail with abusive language.

Origin of slang

1
First recorded in 1750–60; origin uncertain

SYNONYMS FOR slang

4 cant.
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usage note for slang

See informal.

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH slang

cant, jargon, slang

Words nearby slang

slam dance, slam dunk, slammer, slamming, slander, slang, slang dictionary, slanging match, slanguage, slangy, slant

Definition for slang (2 of 2)

slang2
[ slang ]
/ slæŋ /

verb Nonstandard.

simple past tense of sling1.
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British Dictionary definitions for slang

slang
/ (slæŋ) /

noun

  1. vocabulary, idiom, etc, that is not appropriate to the standard form of a language or to formal contexts, may be restricted as to social status or distribution, and is characteristically more metaphorical and transitory than standard language
  2. (as modifier)a slang word
another word for jargon 1

verb

to abuse (someone) with vituperative language; insult

Derived forms of slang

slangy, adjectiveslangily, adverbslanginess, noun

Word Origin for slang

C18: of unknown origin
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Cultural definitions for slang

slang

Expressions that do not belong to standard written English. For example, “flipping out” is slang for “losing one's mind” or “losing one's temper.” Slang expressions are usually inappropriate in formal speech or writing. (See jargon.)

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