slang
Definition
- n. informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar
- n. a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
- v. use slang or vulgar language
- v. abuse with coarse language
Word forms
- Present participle
- slanging
- Past tense
- slanged
- Third person singular
- slangs
- Past participle
- slanged
Example sentences
n.
In casual conversations, people often use slang to sound more relaxed.
v.
He tends to slang off his coworkers when he is frustrated.