Background for slang

slang

/sleɪŋ/

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noun

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. "

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noun

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. "

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noun

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. "

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noun

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. "

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noun

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." "

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verb

To vocally abuse, or shout at.

Examples :

"The teacher slanged at the student for being late to class. "

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verb

To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

Examples :

"The pitcher slanged the ball over the fence during practice. "

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verb

To throw with a sling.

Examples :

"The shepherd slang a stone at the wolf to protect his sheep. "

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verb

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

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verb

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. "

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noun

Any long, narrow piece of land; a promontory.

Examples :

"The fishing village was built on a small, rocky slang jutting out into the bay. "

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noun

A fetter worn on the leg by a convict.

Examples :

"The convict wore a heavy slang on his leg as punishment for stealing. "

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noun

A counterfeit weight or measure.

Examples :

"The baker used a slang to measure the flour, which meant the bread wouldn't turn out right. "

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noun

A travelling show, or one of its performances.

Examples :

"The small town eagerly awaited the arrival of the annual slang, a travelling show featuring acrobats and musicians. "

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noun

A hawker's license.

Examples :

"He needed a valid slang before he could legally sell his wares in the market. "

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noun

A watchchain.

Examples :

"His grandfather's gold slang connected to his pocket watch, a gleaming reminder of a bygone era. "

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verb

To sell (especially illegal drugs).

Examples :

"The neighborhood gang was known to slang cocaine to students at the high school. "

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