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Slang
01
language or expressions distinctive to a particular social, professional, or cultural group
Exemple
Teenagers often develop their own slang.
The film accurately portrayed the slang of sailors.
02
argou, limbaj colocvial
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.
Exemple
Teenagers often use slang like ' lit' to describe something that is exciting or excellent, which may not be easily understood by older generations.
Adolescenții folosesc adesea argou precum 'lit' pentru a descrie ceva care este captivant sau excelent, ceea ce poate să nu fie ușor de înțeles de către generațiile mai în vârstă.
In the 1920s, ' the bee 's knees ' was popular slang for something outstanding or extraordinary.
În anii 1920, 'the bee's knees' era un argou popular pentru ceva remarcabil sau extraordinar.
to slang
01
to insult someone using offensive language
Exemple
He was slanged by the crowd after the mistake.
The politician was slanged in the press.
02
to deceive or trick someone
Exemple
He slanged his friends with a fake lottery ticket.
The prank slanged the students into believing the school was closed.
03
to speak using slang or vulgar expressions
Exemple
He tends to slang when speaking with his friends.
The comedian slanged freely during the performance.
