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slang
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- pronunciation:
- slaeng
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
words or phrases used in very informal speech that are typically more vivid, exaggerated, humorous, metaphorical, and short-lived than the standard vocabulary and usage.
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definition 2: |
language that is peculiar to a particular group, such as a subculture, an occupational group, or the participants and fans of a sport; jargon.
- similar words:
- argot, cant, idiom
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related words: |
idiom, jargon |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
of slang.
"Jerk" is a slang term for a naive, inconsiderate, or highly disagreeable person.There are a lot of slang words that mean "drunk," including "sloshed," "plastered," and "tanked." |
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