HyperDic: slangy

English > 1 sense of the word slangy:
ADJECTIVEallslangyconstituting or expressed in slang or given to the use of slang
English > slangy: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaningconstituting or expressed in slang or given to the use of slang.
Examples
  • "a slangy expression"
  • "slangy speech"
BroaderinformalUsed of spoken and written language
Spanishargot, jerga
Nounsslanga characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
slanginformal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions
slanginesscasualness in use of language
Adverbsslangilywith slang

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