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Meaning of slang

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

slang

Pronunciation:/sleɪŋ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.

  2. Language that is unique to a particular profession or subject; jargon.

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

  4. A particular variety of slang; the slang used by a particular group.

verb

Definitions

  1. To vocally abuse, or shout at.

slang

Pronunciation:/sleɪŋ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A fetter worn on the leg by a convict.

  2. A counterfeit weight or measure.

  3. A travelling show, or one of its performances.

  4. A hawker's license.