slang (/slæŋ/)
noun · Intermediate · Culture & Society
🔊 /slæŋ/
Meaning
Meaning: informal casual language
Very informal words and expressions used by a particular group or in casual speech. Slang often changes quickly and may not be understood by outsiders.
Examples
🗣 Teenagers invent new slang so fast that their parents can barely keep up with it.
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, first recorded in the 18th century, possibly from a dialectal word for ‘language’.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in casual speech and discussion of informal language.
Tags: language, informal