Dictionary Check: slang
"slang" is a valid word!
Scrabble
6
points
Words with Friends
9
points
Definition
noun
informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar
Example:
"their speech was full of slang expressions"
noun
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
Example:
"they don't speak our lingo"
verb
use slang or vulgar language
verb
fool or hoax
Example:
"The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"
verb
abuse with coarse language
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