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: an informal nonstandard vocabulary composed typically of coinages, arbitrarily changed words, and extravagant, forced, or facetious figures of speech
slanged; slanging; slangs
: to use slang or vulgar abuse
: to abuse with harsh or coarse language
-er/-est
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: given to vulgarity or flashiness
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: of, relating to, or constituting slang
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: containing or addicted to slang
Examples of slang in a Sentence
Noun
tends to use too much hacker's slang when talking to coworkers about their computer problems
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 May 2026
The home was dubbed Snowman in honor of Bryan’s late brother, Chris, who earned the nickname from the golf slang for a score of eight on an individual hole.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
In the original Chicago slang that produced Chad, the female counterpart was typically a Trixie rather than a Stacy.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 8 Apr. 2026
Mogging is internet slang for dominating someone less attractive.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
How did the name Go-Go being used as slang for parties come about?
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 May 2026
The home was dubbed Snowman in honor of Bryan’s late brother, Chris, who earned the nickname from the golf slang for a score of eight on an individual hole.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
In the original Chicago slang that produced Chad, the female counterpart was typically a Trixie rather than a Stacy.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 8 Apr. 2026
Mogging is internet slang for dominating someone less attractive.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Slang.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slang. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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