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- [slang]
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Definitions of slang word
- noun slang a specialized dictionary covering the words, phrases, and idioms that reflect the least formal speech of a language. These terms are often metaphorical and playful, and are likely to be evanescent as the spoken language changes from one generation to another. Much slang belongs to specific groups, as the jargon of a particular class, profession, or age group. Some is vulgar. Some slang terms have staying power as slang, but others make a transition into common informal speech, and then into the standard language. An online slang dictionary, such as the Dictionary.com Slang Dictionary, provides immediate information about the meaning and history of a queried term and its appropriateness or lack of appropriateness in a range of social and professional circumstances. 1
- verb without object slang to use slang or abusive language. 1
- verb with object slang to assail with abusive language. 1
- verb slang simple past tense of sling1 . 1
- noun slang belonging to slang 1
- noun Definition of slang in Technology 1. R.A. Sibley. CACM 4(1):75-84 (Jan 1961). 2. Set LANGuage. Jastrzebowski, ca 1990. C extension with set-theoretic data types and garbage collection. "The SLANG Programming Language Reference Manual, Version 3.3", W. Jastrzebowski <[email protected]>, 1990. 3. Structured LANGuage. Michael Kessler, IBM. A language based on structured programming macros for IBM 370 assembly language. "Project RMAG: SLANG (Structured Language) Compiler", R.A. Magnuson, NIH-DCRT-DMB-SSS-UG105, NIH, DHEW, Bethesda, MD 20205 (1980). 4. "SLANG: A Problem Solving Language for Continuous-Model Simulation and Optimisation", J.M. Thames, Proc 24th ACM Natl Conf 1969. 1
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Origin of slang
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1750-60; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Slang
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slang popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
slang usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for slang
noun slang
- argot — An argot is a special language used by a particular group of people, which other people find difficult to understand.
- brogue — If someone has a brogue, they speak English with a strong accent, especially Irish or Scots.
- buzz word — a word, often originating in a particular jargon, that becomes a vogue word in the community as a whole or among a particular group
- buzzword — A buzzword is a word or expression that has become fashionable in a particular field and is being used a lot by the media.
- dialect — A dialect is a form of a language that is spoken in a particular area.
adjective slang
- colloquial — of or relating to conversation
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