Slang
51slang — 1. noun /slæŋ/ a) Language outside of conventional usage. Oh, there are so many superior teas and sugars now. Superior is getting to be shopkeepers slang. b) Language that is unique to a particular profession or subject; jargon. Are you beginning …
52slang — n. student; underworld slang * * * [slæŋ] underworld slang student …
53slang — [18] Slang is a mystery word. It first appeared in underworld argot of the mid 18th century. It had a range of meanings – ‘cant’, ‘nonsense’, ‘line of business’, and, as a verb, ‘defraud’. Most of these have died out, but ‘cant’ is the lineal… …
54slang — [18] Slang is a mystery word. It first appeared in underworld argot of the mid 18th century. It had a range of meanings – ‘cant’, ‘nonsense’, ‘line of business’, and, as a verb, ‘defraud’. Most of these have died out, but ‘cant’ is the lineal… …
55slang — n. & v. n. words, phrases, and uses that are regarded as very informal and are often restricted to special contexts or are peculiar to a specified profession, class, etc. (racing slang; schoolboy slang). v. 1 tr. use abusive language to. 2 intr.… …
56Slang — Sling Sling, v. t. [imp. {Slung}, Archaic {Slang}; p. p. {Slung}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Slinging}.] [AS. slingan; akin to D. slingeren, G. schlingen, to wind, to twist, to creep, OHG. slingan to wind, to twist, to move to and fro, Icel. slyngva, sl[… …
57slang — Philippine English May refer to strong foreign accents and pronunciation Your English is very slang . Often implying that someone is hard to understand or that an american accent is used by the speaker …
58slang — slæŋ n. informal words or phrases, colloquial language; language peculiar to a particular group or class, jargon v. use slang; rudely attack; abuse with words …
59slang — American to sell illegal narcotics A black usage of uncertain derivation: And how, sir, did you make a living prior to your incarceration? Slanging. Slanging? Slanging dope. Hanging, banging and slanging is the motto of gang life, in… …
60slang — noun the street slang was a bit rough for his uptown ears Syn: informal language, colloquialisms, patois, argot, cant, jargon See note at dialect …
