slang
/ˈsleɪ̯ŋ/noun, verb1 syllable
Slang means: fool or hoax.
Synonyms for slang19
noun, as in a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
noun, as in informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar
verb, as in fool or hoax
What does slang mean?5
verb
fool or hoax“The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone”
use slang or vulgar language
abuse with coarse language
noun
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)“they don't speak our lingo”
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”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with slang?14
Slang in a sentence
- The furry fandom, like many other fandoms, has its own slang.DJ_Saidez
- We need example sentences that include slang, casual conversation, and unconventional inflectional endings.pip
- Don't use slang if you can help it.CM
- It's fun to learn slang words in foreign languages.darinmex
- The development of internet slang is a fascinating linguistic phenomenon.mailohilohi
- He doesn't understand the slang used by young people.Tangobango
- She doesn't understand the slang used by young people.Tangobango
- The slang is a metonymic but inelegant phrase.remline
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of slang
as a noun
- plural
- slangs
as a verb
- past tense
- slanged
- present participle
- slanging
- third-person singular
- slangs
- past participle
- slanged