English dictionary

slang

/sl/&//N/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar

noun.communication

Examples
Their speech was full of slang expressions.

Synonyms slang expression slang term

Source: WordNet 3.0
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

noun.communication

Synonyms argot cant jargon lingo patois vernacular

Source: WordNet 3.0
Any long, narrow piece of land; a promontory.

noun

Source: webster1913
A fetter worn on the leg by a convict.

noun

Source: webster1913
Low, vulgar, unauthorized language; a popular but unauthorized word, phrase, or mode of expression; also, the jargon of some particular calling or class in society; low popular cant; as, the <i>slang</i> of the theater, of college, of sailors, etc.

noun

Source: webster1913

use slang or vulgar language

verb.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
fool or hoax

verb.communication

Synonyms befool cod dupe fool gull put on put one across put one over take in

Source: WordNet 3.0
abuse with coarse language

verb.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
To address with slang or ribaldry; to insult with vulgar language.

verb

Source: webster1913