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Meaning of 'slang' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Slang
- imp. of Sling. Slung.
- of Sling
2 . 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.
3 . Slang [ v. t.]
- To address with slang or ribaldry; to insult with vulgar language.

Meaning of 'slang' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . slang [ n]
Meaning (1):
- informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar
Example in sentence:
  • their speech was full of slang expressions
Meaning (2):
- a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
Example in sentence:
  • they don't speak our lingo
3 . slang [ v]
Meaning (3):
- fool or hoax
Example in sentence:
  • The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone;
  • You can't fool me!

Nearby Words:

slab slab-sided slabber slabbered slabberer slabbering slabbery slabbiness slabbing slabby

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