slang

Definitions


[slaŋ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- 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
(e.g: grass is slang for marijuana)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 18th century: of unknown origin


[slaŋ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- attack (someone) using abusive language
(e.g: he watched ideological groups slanging one another)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 18th century: of unknown origin




definition by Oxford Dictionaries