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Slang

noun

/slæŋ/

Meaning

very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written

The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.

colloquialism, vernacular, jargon, informal language

formal language, standard language, proper speech

street slang, modern slang, internet slang

a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or grooming

cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance

a period of 24 hours or the time between sunrise and sunset

A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.

A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.

a person who writes, especially as a profession