as in terminology
the special terms or expressions of a particular group or field
tends to use too much hacker's slang when talking to coworkers about their computer problems
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
as in slangy
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of slang
Simon Hill, Wired News, 7 May 2025
From the food to the fashion to the slang, Atlanta’s impact is generational.
—Cortni Spearman, Refinery29, 29 Apr. 2025
But there’s a whole lot of other slang spoken around here.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 12 May 2025
The name of the new bourbon is Darts, which is a slang term for cigarettes that seems to be more common among Canadians and Australians than Americans.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for slang
Noun
Silence Speaks started with BSL but soon realized that regional slang and accents extend to sign language and impact signing speed.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 7 May 2025
From the food to the fashion to the slang, Atlanta’s impact is generational.
—Cortni Spearman, Refinery29, 29 Apr. 2025
But there’s a whole lot of other slang spoken around here.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 12 May 2025
The name of the new bourbon is Darts, which is a slang term for cigarettes that seems to be more common among Canadians and Australians than Americans.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for slang
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slang
Noun
-
While the terminology might not be scientific, there’s ample research that lends support to the idea as a whole.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
-
Working on a film or television set is no different, in fact, often the most experienced players in these environments are recognized by their use of such terminology.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
Noun
-
Many learners struggle with deciding whether to focus on MSA or a regional dialect, which impacts their ability to communicate effectively in real-world scenarios.—
Geoffrey Alphonso,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
-
Koine Greek—the dialect of the New Testament—was then the lingua franca of the eastern-Mediterranean world, although, of course, familiarity with it ranged from erudite scholarship to learning a few words for the sake of haggling in the marketplace.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Noun
-
Who wants their grandchildren to emulate such limited vocabulary, negative language and divisive rhetoric?—
Christine Ledbetter,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
-
Fans of Harry Potter books, films will likely recognize the setting, vocabulary, characters at Epic Universe.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
Noun
-
The razor-sharp dialogue is rapid-fire, and proper delivery requires a keen understanding of the nature and nuance of language.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
-
Police did say what led to the altercation, but sources told TMZ that Saitta and his group had been repeatedly harassing Von and using threatening language.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Slang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slang. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share