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The correct spelling is slang.
How to pronounce slang
/sleɪŋ/
nounIPA: /sleɪŋ/
Say it like: Sla-ng
The correct spelling is slang. Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
- 2.Language that is unique to a particular profession or subject; jargon.
- 3.The specialized language of a social group, sometimes used to make what is said unintelligible to those not members of the group; cant.
- 4.A particular variety of slang; the slang used by a particular group.
- 5.An item of slang; a slang word or expression.
verb
- 1.To vocally abuse, or shout at.
- 2.To throw with a circular or arcing motion.
- 3.To throw with a sling.
- 4.To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
- 5.To sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).
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