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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
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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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Elder millennial parents who may have trouble understanding what their kids are talking about will likely laugh along to how the comedians portray teens’ reliance on seemingly incomprehensible slang terms to communicate with each other.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
The word — or, rather, number — has become a popular slang term in recent months, particularly for members of Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Combining 1980s cumbia and salsa with urban and Andean sounds, lyrics that highlight Ecuadorian slang and identity, and a recognizable deep voice, Machaka stands out for his freshness and authenticity.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Pizza Hut rolls out limited-time deal inspired by 6-7 trend
Customers can get 67-cent chicken wings on Nov. 6 and Nov. 7
The viral meme has confusing origins and meaning but continues to be a popular saying on social media
6-7, Gen Alpha's latest nonsensical slang, inspired a food deal.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Elder millennial parents who may have trouble understanding what their kids are talking about will likely laugh along to how the comedians portray teens’ reliance on seemingly incomprehensible slang terms to communicate with each other.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
The word — or, rather, number — has become a popular slang term in recent months, particularly for members of Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Combining 1980s cumbia and salsa with urban and Andean sounds, lyrics that highlight Ecuadorian slang and identity, and a recognizable deep voice, Machaka stands out for his freshness and authenticity.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Slang.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slang. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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