Definizione e significato di "slang"in inglese

Slang

SOSTANTIVO

language or expressions distinctive to a particular social, professional, or cultural group

Esempi

Regional slang can differ widely within a country.

gergo, slang

words or expressions that are very informal and more common in spoken form, used especially by a particular group of people, such as criminals, children, etc.

Esempi

The slang term ' cop' is commonly used to refer to a police officer, originating from the verb ' to cop,' meaning to capture or arrest.

Il termine gergo 'cop' è comunemente usato per riferirsi a un agente di polizia, originato dal verbo 'to cop', che significa catturare o arrestare.

to slang

VERBO

to insult someone using offensive language

Esempi

Critics slanged the novel for its weak plot.

to deceive or trick someone

Esempi

The hoax slanged the public into panic.

to speak using slang or vulgar expressions

Esempi

The article slanged some of the more offensive terms.

Albero Lessicale