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Definitions for Slang

[1] very informal usage in vocabulary and idiom that is characteristically more metaphorical, playful, elliptical, vivid, and ephemeral than ordinary language, as Hit the road.
[2] (in English and some other languages) speech and writing characterized by the use of vulgar and socially taboo vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.
[3] the jargon of a particular class, profession, etc.
[4] the special vocabulary of thieves, vagabonds, etc.; argot.
[5] to use slang or abusive language.
[6] to assail with abusive language.
[7] simple past tense of sling1.
[8] a specialized dictionary covering the words, phrases, and idioms that reflect the least formal speech of a language. These terms are often metaphorical and playful, and are likely to be evanescent as the spoken language changes from one generation to another. Much slang belongs to specific groups, as the jargon of a particular class, profession, or age group. Some is vulgar. Some slang terms have staying power as slang, but others make a transition into common informal speech, and then into the standard language. An online slang dictionary, such as the Dictionary.com Slang Dictionary, provides immediate information about the meaning and history of a queried term and its appropriateness or lack of appropriateness in a range of social and professional circumstances.
[9] vocabulary, idiom, etc, that is not appropriate to the standard form of a language or to formal contexts, may be restricted as to social status or distribution, and is characteristically more metaphorical and transitory than standard language (as modifier ) a slang word
[10] another word for jargon 1
[11] to abuse (someone) with vituperative language; insult

Words related to Slang

patois, argot, vernacular, jargon, lingo, neologism, patter, vulgarity, vulgarism, cant, colloquialism, pidgin, shoptalk

Words nearby Slang

slam-dunk, slammer, slamming, slamming stile, slander, slang, slang dictionary, slanging match, slanguage, slangy, slank

Origin of Slang

1First recorded in 1750–60; origin uncertain

Word origin for Slang

C18: of unknown origin

Synonyms for Slang

argot, jargon, lingo, patois, vernacular, cant, colloquialism, neologism, patter, pidgin, vulgarism, vulgarity, informal speech, shoptalk, slanguage street talk