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1. slang - noun

· 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"

Synonym(s): slang_expression, slang_term

Hypernym(s): non-standard_speech




2. slang - noun

· a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don't speak our lingo"

Synonym(s): cant, jargon, lingo, argot, patois, vernacular

Hypernym(s): non-standard_speech




3. slang - verb

· use slang or vulgar language

Hypernym(s): speak, talk




4. slang - verb

· fool or hoax; "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"; "You can't fool me!"

Synonym(s): gull, dupe, befool, cod, fool, put_on, take_in, put_one_over, put_one_across

Hypernym(s): deceive, betray, lead_astray




5. slang - verb

· abuse with coarse language

Hypernym(s): abuse, clapperclaw, blackguard, shout





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