slang

/slˈæŋ/

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Definitions

Noun
informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar; "their speech was full of slang expressions"
Noun
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don''t speak our lingo"
Verb
use slang or vulgar language
Verb
fool or hoax; "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"; "You can''t fool me!"
Verb
abuse with coarse language