Meaning & Definition of Slang in English
English⟶
Slang
/slæŋ/
noun
1. 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"
synonym:
- slang,
- slang expression,
- slang term
2. A characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
- "They don't speak our lingo"
synonym:
- slang,
- cant,
- jargon,
- lingo,
- argot,
- patois,
- vernacular
verb
1. Use slang or vulgar language
synonym:
- slang
2. Fool or hoax
- "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"
- "You can't fool me!"
synonym:
- gull,
- dupe,
- slang,
- befool,
- cod,
- fool,
- put on,
- take in,
- put one over,
- put one across
3. Abuse with coarse language
synonym:
- slang
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