noun Download 🔗Share Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register. Examples : "My friends use a lot of slang when they talk about their favorite video games. " language linguistics communication word society culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Language that is unique to a particular profession or subject; jargon. Examples : "My grandpa uses a lot of slang from his time as a sailor. " language linguistics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The specialized language of a social group, sometimes used to make what is said unintelligible to those not members of the group; cant. Examples : "Teenagers often use slang that older people don't understand. " language communication culture linguistics society group word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A particular variety of slang; the slang used by a particular group. Examples : "The students used a lot of sports slang at lunch, like "stud" for someone good at a game. " language communication linguistics culture society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An item of slang; a slang word or expression. Examples : ""The word 'lit' is a piece of slang that means something is really good or cool." " language word style communication culture society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To vocally abuse, or shout at. Examples : "The teacher slanged at the student for being late to class. " language communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To throw with a circular or arcing motion. Examples : "The pitcher slanged the ball over the fence during practice. " action sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To throw with a sling. Examples : "The shepherd slang a stone at the wolf to protect his sheep. " weapon sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle. Examples : "The dockworkers had to slang the heavy barrel before they could lift it onto the ship. " nautical sailing technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.). Examples : "The gang was slanging drugs near the school, putting young lives at risk. " language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any long, narrow piece of land; a promontory. Examples : "The fishing village was built on a small, rocky slang jutting out into the bay. " geography place Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A fetter worn on the leg by a convict. Examples : "The convict wore a heavy slang on his leg as punishment for stealing. " law police Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A counterfeit weight or measure. Examples : "The baker used a slang to measure the flour, which meant the bread wouldn't turn out right. " business commerce economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A hawker's license. Examples : "He needed a valid slang before he could legally sell his wares in the market. " government business job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To sell (especially illegal drugs). Examples : "The neighborhood gang was known to slang cocaine to students at the high school. " police business commerce Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading