noun🔗ShareJerga, argotLanguage outside of conventional usage and in the informal register."My friends use a lot of slang when they talk about their favorite video games. "Mis amigos usan mucha jerga cuando hablan de sus videojuegos favoritos.languagelinguisticscommunicationwordsocietycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJerga, argotLanguage that is unique to a particular profession or subject; jargon."My grandpa uses a lot of slang from his time as a sailor. "Mi abuelo usa mucha jerga de su época como marinero.languagelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJerga, argotThe 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. "Los adolescentes a menudo usan jerga que las personas mayores no entienden.languagecommunicationculturelinguisticssocietygroupwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJerga, argotA 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. "Los estudiantes usaron mucha jerga deportiva en el almuerzo, como "crack" para alguien bueno en un juego.languagecommunicationlinguisticsculturesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJerga, palabra de jergaAn item of slang; a slang word or expression.""The word 'lit' is a piece of slang that means something is really good or cool." "La palabra 'lit' es una palabra de jerga que significa que algo es realmente bueno o genial.languagewordstylecommunicationculturesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInsultar, gritar aTo vocally abuse, or shout at."The teacher slanged at the student for being late to class. "El profesor insultó al estudiante por llegar tarde a clase.languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLanzar, arrojarTo throw with a circular or arcing motion."The pitcher slanged the ball over the fence during practice. "El lanzador lanzó la pelota por encima de la valla durante la práctica.actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLanzar con una hondaTo throw with a sling."The shepherd slang a stone at the wolf to protect his sheep. "El pastor lanzó una piedra con una honda al lobo para proteger a sus ovejas.weaponsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePasar una cuerda alrededor deTo 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. "Los estibadores tuvieron que pasar una cuerda alrededor del barril pesado antes de poder levantarlo al barco.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVender ilegalmente, traficarTo sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.)."The gang was slanging drugs near the school, putting young lives at risk. "La pandilla estaba traficando drogas cerca de la escuela, poniendo en riesgo las vidas de los jóvenes.languageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLengua de tierra, promontorioAny long, narrow piece of land; a promontory."The fishing village was built on a small, rocky slang jutting out into the bay. "El pueblo de pescadores fue construido en una pequeña lengua de tierra rocosa que se adentraba en la bahía.geographyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrilleteA fetter worn on the leg by a convict."The convict wore a heavy slang on his leg as punishment for stealing. "El convicto llevaba un pesado grillete en la pierna como castigo por robar.lawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePeso falso, engañoA counterfeit weight or measure."The baker used a slang to measure the flour, which meant the bread wouldn't turn out right. "El panadero usó un peso falso para medir la harina, lo que significaba que el pan no saldría bien.businesscommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEspectáculo ambulanteA 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. "El pequeño pueblo esperaba ansiosamente la llegada del espectáculo ambulante anual, un espectáculo itinerante con acróbatas y músicos.entertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLicencia de vendedor ambulanteA hawker's license."He needed a valid slang before he could legally sell his wares in the market. "Necesitaba una licencia de vendedor ambulante válida antes de poder vender legalmente sus productos en el mercado.governmentbusinessjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCadena de relojA watchchain."His grandfather's gold slang connected to his pocket watch, a gleaming reminder of a bygone era. "La cadena de reloj de oro de su abuelo conectaba con su reloj de bolsillo, un brillante recordatorio de una época pasada.wearstyleitemthingappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVender, traficarTo sell (especially illegal drugs)."The neighborhood gang was known to slang cocaine to students at the high school. "Se sabía que la pandilla del vecindario vendía cocaína a los estudiantes de la escuela secundaria.policebusinesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
