Definition of slang

"slang" in the noun sense

1. slang, slang expression, slang term

informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions often vituperative or vulgar

"their speech was full of slang expressions"

2. slang, cant, jargon, lingo, argot, patois, vernacular

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves

"they don't speak our lingo"

"slang" in the verb sense

1. slang

use slang or vulgar language

2. gull, dupe, slang, befool, cod, fool, put on, take in, put one over, put one across

fool or hoax

"The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"

"You can't fool me!"

3. slang

abuse with coarse language

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Quotations for slang

A tendency to slang, to colloquial inelegancies, and even vulgarities, is the besetting sin against which we, as Americans, have especially to guard and to struggle. [ W. D. Whitney ]

slang in Scrabble®

The word slang is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 6

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slang in Words With Friends™

The word slang is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 9

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Words containing the sequence slang

Words that start with slang (8 words)

Words with slang in them (1 word)

Words that end with slang (1 word)

Word Growth involving slang

Shorter words in slang

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Longer words containing slang

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