Slang (Noun)
Meaning 1
Informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar; "their speech was full of slang expressions".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The teenagers used slang to communicate with each other, often leaving their parents confused.
- The rapper's lyrics were full of slang, which made them popular among his young fans.
- The teacher tried to avoid using slang in the classroom, but sometimes it slipped out.
- The comedian's stand-up routine was full of slang and off-color jokes that had the audience in stitches.
- The tourists struggled to understand the locals' slang, which made navigating the city more difficult.
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Meaning 2
A characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don't speak our lingo".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.