Australian English Meaning of slang

slang

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Definitions and Meaning of slang in English

Wordnet

slang (n)

informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

Wordnet

slang (v)

use slang or vulgar language

fool or hoax

abuse with coarse language

Webster

slang ()

imp. of Sling. Slung.

of Sling

Webster

slang (n.)

Any long, narrow piece of land; a promontory.

A fetter worn on the leg by a convict.

Low, vulgar, unauthorized language; a popular but unauthorized word, phrase, or mode of expression; also, the jargon of some particular calling or class in society; low popular cant; as, the slang of the theater, of college, of sailors, etc.

Webster

slang (v. t.)

To address with slang or ribaldry; to insult with vulgar language.

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slang

informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar, a characteristic l

dialect,language,terminology,vocabulary,slang,colloquial,Idiom,jargon,have a chat,lingo

formal,learned,literary,standard,bookish,Correct,grammatical,proper,educated,genteel

slanderously => slanderously, slanderous => slanderous, slandering => slander, slanderer => slanderer, slandered => slandered,