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slang⋅y

[slang-ee]
–adjective, slang⋅i⋅er, slang⋅i⋅est.
1. of, of the nature of, or containing slang: a slangy expression.
2. using much slang: slangy speech.

Origin:
1840–50; slang 1 + -y 1


slang⋅i⋅ly, adverb
slang⋅i⋅ness, noun
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slang   (slāng)   
n.  
  1. A kind of language occurring chiefly in casual and playful speech, made up typically of short-lived coinages and figures of speech that are deliberately used in place of standard terms for added raciness, humor, irreverence, or other effect.

  2. Language peculiar to a group; argot or jargon: thieves' slang.

v.   slanged, slang·ing, slangs

v.   intr.
  1. To use slang.

  2. To use angry and abusive language: persuaded the parties to quit slanging and come to the bargaining table.

v.   tr.
To attack with abusive language; vituperate.

[Origin unknown.]
slang'i·ly adv., slang'i·ness n., slang'y adj.
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