SLANG


Meaning of SLANG in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ slæŋ ]

n. & v. --n. words, phrases, and uses that are regarded as very informal and are often restricted to special contexts or are peculiar to a specified profession, class, etc. (racing slang; schoolboy slang). --v. 1 tr. use abusive language to. 2 intr. use such language. øslanging-match a prolonged exchange of insults. [18th-c. cant: orig. unkn.]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.