Slang Expression (Noun)
Meaning
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
- Their use of slang expressions made the conversation impossible to follow for those who weren't familiar with the lingo.
- The comedian's stand-up routine was filled with slang expressions that left the audience laughing but also slightly uncomfortable.
- Using slang expressions in formal presentations is generally considered unprofessional and should be avoided.
- The teacher tried to help her students understand the slang expressions used in the textbook so they could better grasp the text.
- Parents often struggle to keep up with the ever-changing slang expressions used by teenagers to communicate with each other.