Slang Term (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
- The teacher warned her students about using slang terms in their essays.
- He often used slang terms in his music, which made it popular among the youth.
- The comedian's use of slang terms in his jokes made the audience laugh.
- The tourists had difficulty understanding the locals due to their frequent use of slang terms.
- The author's use of slang terms in her novel added to its authenticity and realism.