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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024slang1 /slæŋ/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- Linguisticsvery informal words and idioms, normally not used in formal situations and sometimes containing vulgar or otherwise socially unacceptable vocabulary.
slang•y, adj., -i•er, -i•est:used some slangy expressions in his term paper. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024slang1 (slang),USA pronunciation n. - Linguisticsvery informal usage in vocabulary and idiom that is characteristically more metaphorical, playful, elliptical, vivid, and ephemeral than ordinary language, as Hit the road.
- Linguistics(in English and some other languages) speech and writing characterized by the use of vulgar and socially taboo vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.
- Linguisticsthe jargon of a particular class, profession, etc.
- Linguisticsthe special vocabulary of thieves, vagabonds, etc.;
argot.
v.i. - to use slang or abusive language.
v.t. - to assail with abusive language.
- origin, originally uncertain 1750–60
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged cant.
slang2 (slang),USA pronunciation v. [Nonstandard.]- Slang Termspt. of sling 1.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: slang /slæŋ/ n - 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
- (as modifier): a slang word
vb - to abuse (someone) with vituperative language; insult
Etymology: 18th Century: of unknown originˈslangy adj ˈslangily adv ˈslanginess n |