Associations to the word «Slang»

SLANG, noun. Language outside of conventional usage.

SLANG, noun. Language that is unique to a particular profession or subject; jargon.

SLANG, noun. The specialized language of a social group, sometimes used to make what is said unintelligible to those not members of the group; cant.

SLANG, verb. (transitive) (dated) To vocally abuse, or shout at.

SLANG, verb. (archaic) simple past tense of sling

SLANG, noun. (UK) (dialect) Any long, narrow piece of land; a promontory.

SLANG, noun. (UK) (obsolete) A fetter worn on the leg by a convict.

SLANG, noun. 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".

SLANG, noun. A characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don't speak our lingo".

SLANG, verb. Use slang or vulgar language.

SLANG, verb. Fool or hoax; "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"; "You can't fool me!".

SLANG, verb. Abuse with coarse language.