| 单词 | slang |
| 释义 | slang (slæŋ ) uncountable noun Slang consists of words, expressions, and meanings that are informal and are used by people who know each other very well or who have the same interests. Archie liked to think he kept up with current slang. ...a slang term. Synonyms: colloquialisms, jargon, idioms, argot Collocations: slang expression The messages often included the fashionable slang expressions of the time such as old man. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many slang expressions have spread outside of their original areas to become commonly understood throughout the country. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Its architecture has also given rise to other nicknames and slang expressions among students and staff. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We get the slang term 'to nick,' meaning 'to steal,' from ... Times, Sunday Times And nicker, possibly linked to the use of nickel in coins, leads neatly on to a slang term for 2 - a pair of nickers. The Sun A 'mush' was a slang term for an umbrella based on their mushroom shape, while faker was a slang term for someone who repaired things. The Sun Now, it's a slang term used online to identify (and insult) those not up to speed with the conventions of the community. Times, Sunday Times When he's describing something positive or exciting, he'll often preface it with 'rah', a slang term conveying enthusiasm. Times, Sunday Times The enquiring scholar ranges through all social classes, including gangsters' street slang or a literary salon. The Times Literary Supplement Staff believe she may be contacting the outside world by sending sly messages disguised as street slang - and could be kicked out the house. The Sun He never owned a mobile phone and in telephone conversations he spoke in code and often used street slang. Times, Sunday Times I met people who had experiences in prisons and understood more about street slang. Times, Sunday Times These words are all youth street slang - and they could soon be in the dictionary. The Sun Now people use slang in social media posts, tweets, blogs, comments, text messages - you name it. Times, Sunday Times However, the situation becomes complicated when the individuals begin to use slang or colloquialisms in their conversation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Diners would use slang terms specific to kopitiam culture to order and customize drinks to their taste. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They use slang and other expressions that make them relatable to readers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 People addressed each other using their first names and used slang. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 俚语 Japanese: 俗語 |
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