slanging

slang

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [slang]
- /slæŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [slang]
- /slæŋ/

Definitions of slanging word

noun slanging very informal usage in vocabulary and idiom that is characteristically more metaphorical, playful, elliptical, vivid, and ephemeral than ordinary language, as Hit the road. 1
noun slanging (in English and some other languages) speech and writing characterized by the use of vulgar and socially taboo vocabulary and idiomatic expressions. 1
noun slanging the jargon of a particular class, profession, etc. 1
noun slanging the special vocabulary of thieves, vagabonds, etc.; argot. 1
verb without object slanging to use slang or abusive language. 1
verb with object slanging to assail with abusive language. 1

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Origin of slanging

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 Slanging

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Slanging

slanging 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.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

slanging usage trend in Literature

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