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Word: Slang
Speech Type: Noun
mid 18th century: of unknown origin
slaŋ
a type of language consisting of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people
Short Definition:type of language consisting of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing
Examples:- grass is slang for marijuana
- army slang
- slang terms
Word: Slang
Speech Type: Verb
slaŋ
attack (someone) using abusive language
Short Definition:attack someone using abusive language
Examples:- he watched ideological groups slanging one another
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