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    slang
    /slaŋ/

    noun

    • 1. a type of language consisting of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people: "grass is slang for marijuana"

    verb

    • 1. attack (someone) using abusive language: informal "he watched ideological groups slanging one another"

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  2. www.straitstimes.com › singapore › do-you-know-your-slangStudy finds ‘alamak’ most popular Singlish term; ‘slay’ and Gen Z...

    4 days ago · SINGAPORE - “Alamak” – an expression of shock or dismay – is the most popular term used in Singlish here, an inaugural study of slang used in Singapore has found.

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  4. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › englishBBC Learning English - 6 Minute English / Slang

    4 days ago · Slang – or informal language used by a particular group – is the subject of today's show, and I was just demonstrating a couple of slang words that mean 'money'.

  5. www.msn.com › en-us › health10 Slang Terms From Gen Z That Undermine English Language

    2 days ago · Generation Z. For Generation Z, born into a digital era defined by hashtags, memes, and viral trends, communication has taken a sharp turn for the worse. In this slideshow, we explore 10 slang ...

  6. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › featuresBBC Learning English - The English We Speak / My bad

    4 days ago · Feifei thinks so until she realises he's using a phrase that admits his mistake without actually saying 'sorry'. Learn a piece of English slang in this episode of The English We Speak.

  7. www.daytranslations.com › blog › digital-etymology-the-wildDigital Etymology: The Wild, Wild West of Online Slang - Day...

    1 day ago · Digital etymology is a fascinating insight into the creativity of online users, giving birth to new verbs like ‘ yeet ’ and alternative compliments such as a ‘ snacc ’. Online slang is the wild west of the internet and could be extremely confusing to anyone new to this digital space. In this article, we will navigate the etymology and ...

  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › British_slangBritish slang - Wikipedia

    3 days ago · British slang is English-language slang originating from and used in the United Kingdom and also used to a limited extent in Anglophone countries such as India, Malaysia, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, especially by British expatriates. It is also used in the United States to a limited extent.

  9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Glossary_of_baseball_termsGlossary of baseball terms - Wikipedia

    2 days ago · This is an alphabetical list of selected unofficial and specialized terms, phrases, and other jargon used in baseball, along with their definitions, including illustrative examples for many entries.