slang
|slang|
B2
/slæŋ/
informal language
Etymology
Etymology Information
'slang' originates from Scandinavian, specifically the word 'slengja,' where 'sleng-' meant 'to sling or throw.'
Historical Evolution
'slengja' transformed into the English word 'slang' and eventually became the modern English word 'slang' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to sling or throw,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'informal language.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions.
Teenagers often use slang to communicate with each other.
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Verb 1
to use slang or informal language.
He tends to slang when he's with his friends.
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