slangy

adjective

ˈslaŋē 

-laiŋ-, 

-ŋi

-er/-est

1

: given to vulgarity or flashiness

2

a

: of, relating to, or constituting slang

b

: containing or addicted to slang

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slangy

adjective

ˈslaŋ-ē

slangier; slangiest

1

: of, relating to, or being slang : containing slang

2

: being in the habit of using slang

slanginess noun