slanginess

Definition of Slanginess in English :

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Noun

1. slanginess

casualness in use of language

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Slanginess

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noun

1.

a.

vocabulary, idiom, etc, that is not appropriate to the standard form of a language or to formal contexts, may be restricted as to social status or distribution, and is characteristically more metaphorical and transitory than standard language

b.

(as modifier)

a slang word

2. another word for jargon1

verb

3.

to abuse (someone) with vituperative language; insult

Slanginess

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noun

1. Obsolete

the specialized vocabulary and idioms as of criminals and tramps, the purpose of which was to disguise from outsiders the meaning of what was said

now usually called cant1

2.

the specialized vocabulary and idioms of those in the same work, way of life, etc.

now usually called shoptalk, argot, jargon1

3.

highly informal speech that is outside conventional or standard usage and consists both of coined words and phrases and of new or extended meanings attached to established terms: slang develops from the attempt to find fresh and vigorous, colorful, pungent, or humorous expression, and generally either passes into disuse or comes to have a more formal status

verb intransitive British

4.

to use slang or abusive talk

verb transitive British

5.

to address with abusive talk

verb transitive

Dialectal, Archaic

sling1

Slanginess

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n.

1. A kind of language occurring chiefly in casual and playful speech, made up typically of 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: "They slanged each other with every foul name they had learned from the age of three" (Virginia Henley).

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