slang meaning and definition

SLANG noun

Definition of slang (noun)

1. informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar
   • "their speech was full of slang expressions"
   • synonyms: slang expression, slang term
2. a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
   • "they don't speak our lingo"
   • synonyms: argot, cant, jargon, lingo, patois, vernacular

SLANG verb

Definition of slang (verb)

1. use slang or vulgar language
2. fool or hoax
   • "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"; "You can't fool me!"
   • synonyms: befool, cod, dupe, fool, gull, put on, put one across, put one over, take in
3. abuse with coarse language