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Slang
01
language or expressions distinctive to a particular social, professional, or cultural group
Exemplos
Regional slang can differ widely within a country.
02
gíria, calão
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.
Exemplos
The slang term ' cop' is commonly used to refer to a police officer, originating from the verb ' to cop,' meaning to capture or arrest.
O termo gíria 'cop' é comumente usado para se referir a um policial, originado do verbo 'to cop', que significa capturar ou prender.
to slang
01
to insult someone using offensive language
Exemplos
Critics slanged the novel for its weak plot.
02
to deceive or trick someone
Exemplos
The hoax slanged the public into panic.
03
to speak using slang or vulgar expressions
Exemplos
The article slanged some of the more offensive terms.
