slang
word
Definition
Words and phrases that are very informal, often used by specific groups, and not considered standard language. Slang changes over time and is used mostly in casual speech.
Usage & Nuances
'Slang' is uncountable; use 'some slang' not 'a slang.' It's usually informal and sometimes not understood by people outside the group. Avoid slang in formal writing or speeches. Common collocation: 'slang term,' 'youth slang,' 'internet slang.'
Example Sentences
Teenagers often use slang when they talk to their friends.
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Some English slang words are hard to understand.
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Please don’t use slang in your essay.
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Her English is good, but she sometimes gets confused by slang.
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Do you know any internet slang?
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That movie was full of Australian slang I didn’t recognize.
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