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Slang
01
language or expressions distinctive to a particular social, professional, or cultural group
Примеры
Teenagers often develop their own slang.
The film accurately portrayed the slang of sailors.
02
жаргон
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.
Примеры
Teenagers often use slang like ' lit' to describe something that is exciting or excellent, which may not be easily understood by older generations.
Подростки часто используют сленг, например 'lit', чтобы описать что-то захватывающее или отличное, что может быть нелегко понять старшим поколениям.
In the 1920s, ' the bee 's knees ' was popular slang for something outstanding or extraordinary.
В 1920-х годах 'the bee's knees' было популярным сленгом для обозначения чего-то выдающегося или необыкновенного.
to slang
01
to insult someone using offensive language
Примеры
He was slanged by the crowd after the mistake.
The politician was slanged in the press.
02
to deceive or trick someone
Примеры
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
Примеры
He tends to slang when speaking with his friends.
The comedian slanged freely during the performance.
