| 释义 |
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024slang•y (slang′ē),USA pronunciation adj., slang•i•er, slang•i•est. - of, of the nature of, or containing slang:a slangy expression.
- using much slang:slangy speech.
slang′i•ly, adv. slang′i•ness, n. 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.
|