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单词 slang
释义

slang

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noun

ˈslaŋ How to pronounce slang (audio)
1
: language peculiar to a particular group: such as
a
: argot
b
: jargon sense 1
2
: an informal nonstandard vocabulary composed typically of coinages, arbitrarily changed words, and extravagant, forced, or facetious figures of speech
slang adjective
slangily
ˈslaŋ-ə-lē How to pronounce slang (audio)
adverb
slanginess
ˈslaŋ-ē-nəs How to pronounce slang (audio)
noun
slangy
ˈslaŋ-ē How to pronounce slang (audio)
adjective

slang

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verb

slanged; slanging; slangs

intransitive verb

: to use slang or vulgar abuse

transitive verb

: to abuse with harsh or coarse language

Synonyms

Noun

  • argot
  • cant
  • dialect
  • jargon
  • jive
  • language
  • lingo
  • patois
  • patter
  • shop
  • shoptalk
  • terminology
  • vocabulary
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Example Sentences

Noun tends to use too much hacker's slang when talking to coworkers about their computer problems
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Most of the notable new words added this year come from social media slang or pop culture references, while terms relating to the economy and COVID-19 pandemic also made the list. Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 In both cases, the apparent intention was to refer to someone who appears to be out of control/not able to control their actions, employing it as colloquial slang that has long been used as a playground taunt. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Aug. 2022 On the back patio, Patti Yulish, 81, performed a rap as Mr. Azran translated internet slang for her. New York Times, 25 May 2022 In the same city where San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has long seemed outwardly cold and guarded, Traylor reads like an open book, unafraid to be self-deprecating or dip into his East Texas slang. Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 30 July 2022 Herrold, who knew nothing about finance prior to being cast, uses Investopedia to understand what certain slang means. Tom Jamieson, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2022 Finland, which is geographically near Russia but its language is linguistically unrelated, has russakka, while Austrian slang for roach is also rus. Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 May 2022 Aside from the history lessons, Page offers several videos on Gullah translations and slang that are used in the Gullah Geechee community. Maya Eaglin, NBC News, 20 June 2022 The catchy urban thumping beats feature the unique sound of Colombian reggaeton along with Maluma and Feid’s slang throughout the song. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 10 June 2022
Verb
There’s also slang that this generation has that didn’t really exist in the ‘70s. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 25 July 2022 Common phrases, hashtags and slang with roots in the digital sphere and pop culture are now available to those searching the site. Danielle Garrand, CBS News, 1 Sep. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun

1756, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1828, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Kids Definition

slang

noun

ˈslaŋ How to pronounce slang (audio)
: very informal words used by a group of people

slang 1 of 2

noun

as in terminology
the special terms or expressions of a particular group or field tends to use too much hacker's slang when talking to coworkers about their computer problems

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • terminology
  • dialect
  • vocabulary
  • language
  • idiom
  • jargon
  • argot
  • patois
  • lingo
  • jive
  • colloquial
  • colloquialism
  • shoptalk
  • parlance
  • vernacular
  • pidgin
  • patter
  • slanguage
  • cant
  • speech
  • regionalism
  • shop
  • journalese
  • localism
  • vernacularism
  • provincialism
  • computerese
  • bureaucratese
  • technobabble
  • cyberspeak
  • educationese
  • governmentese

slang

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adjective

as in slangy

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • slangy
  • uneducated
  • ungrammatical
  • substandard
  • unlearned
  • vernacular
  • colloquial
  • dialectal
  • incorrect
  • nonstandard
  • dialectical
  • regional
  • nongrammatical
  • informal
  • conversational
  • dialectic
  • nonformal
  • unliterary
  • nonliterary
  • vulgar
  • unbookish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • literary
  • formal
  • learned
  • standard
  • grammatical
  • proper
  • bookish
  • correct
  • educated
  • genteel
  • undialectical
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