slang

UK
/slæŋ/
US
/slæŋ/

Übersetzungen

slangsubstantiv
slangs
Pl.
Teenagers often use slang to communicate with each other.
Подростки часто используют сленг для общения друг с другом.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
slangadjektiv
UK
/slæŋ/
US
/slæŋ/
Used attributively before a noun to describe something consisting of or relating to slang.
slangverb
slanged
Präteritum
slanged
Partizip Perfekt
slanging
Gerundium
UK
/slæŋ/
US
/slæŋ/
They often slang words to make their speech more informal.
Они часто жаргонят слова, чтобы сделать свою речь более неформальной.
Synonyme
use slang
use street language
talk slangily
speak vernacular
use argot
use jargon
use vernacular
use colloquial language
talk colloquially
speak informally
speak slang

Definitionen

slangsubstantiv
A type of informal language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal and are often specific to a particular group or context.
Teenagers often use slang that adults find difficult to understand.
A set of specialized terms used by a particular group, often to exclude or mislead people outside the group.
The medical community has its own slang that can be confusing to patients.
slangadjektiv
Relating to or consisting of slang.
She compiled a slang dictionary for modern urban English.
slangverb
To use very informal or nonstandard language.
During their late-night chats they would slang constantly.
To attack or criticize with insulting or abusive language.
The critics slanged the new film for its weak plot.
To sell or peddle something, especially illicit goods, in an informal or street context.
He was caught slanging counterfeit DVDs outside the stadium.