nounπShareLanguage outside of conventional usage and in the informal register."My friends use a lot of slang when they talk about their favorite video games. "languagelinguisticscommunicationwordsocietycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLanguage that is unique to a particular profession or subject; jargon."My grandpa uses a lot of slang from his time as a sailor. "languagelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe specialized language of a social group, sometimes used to make what is said unintelligible to those not members of the group; cant."Teenagers often use slang that older people don't understand. "languagecommunicationculturelinguisticssocietygroupwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA particular variety of slang; the slang used by a particular group."The students used a lot of sports slang at lunch, like "stud" for someone good at a game. "languagecommunicationlinguisticsculturesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn item of slang; a slang word or expression.""The word 'lit' is a piece of slang that means something is really good or cool." "languagewordstylecommunicationculturesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo vocally abuse, or shout at."The teacher slanged at the student for being late to class. "languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw with a circular or arcing motion."The pitcher slanged the ball over the fence during practice. "actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw with a sling."The shepherd slang a stone at the wolf to protect his sheep. "weaponsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle."The dockworkers had to slang the heavy barrel before they could lift it onto the ship. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.)."The gang was slanging drugs near the school, putting young lives at risk. "languageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny long, narrow piece of land; a promontory."The fishing village was built on a small, rocky slang jutting out into the bay. "geographyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fetter worn on the leg by a convict."The convict wore a heavy slang on his leg as punishment for stealing. "lawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA counterfeit weight or measure."The baker used a slang to measure the flour, which meant the bread wouldn't turn out right. "businesscommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA travelling show, or one of its performances."The small town eagerly awaited the arrival of the annual slang, a travelling show featuring acrobats and musicians. "entertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hawker's license."He needed a valid slang before he could legally sell his wares in the market. "governmentbusinessjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA watchchain."His grandfather's gold slang connected to his pocket watch, a gleaming reminder of a bygone era. "wearstyleitemthingappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sell (especially illegal drugs)."The neighborhood gang was known to slang cocaine to students at the high school. "policebusinesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading