First Known Use: 1756
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1slang
noun \ˈslaŋ\
: words that are not considered part of the standard vocabulary of a language and that are used very informally in speech especially by a particular group of people
Full Definition of SLANG
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: an informal nonstandard vocabulary composed typically of coinages, arbitrarily changed words, and extravagant, forced, or facetious figures of speech
— slang adjective
— slang·i·ly \ˈslaŋ-ə-lē\ adverb
— slang·i·ness \ˈslaŋ-ē-nəs\ noun
— slangy \ˈslaŋ-ē\ adjective
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Origin of SLANG
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2slang
verb
Definition of SLANG
intransitive verb : to use slang or vulgar abuse
transitive verb
: to abuse with harsh or coarse language
First Known Use of SLANG
1828
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slang
noun \ˈslaŋ\
Definition of SLANG for Kids
: very informal words used by a group of people
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