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slang

noun verb

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

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Word length
5
Starts with
S
Ends with
G
Contains
LA
Scrabble score
6
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

    “they don't speak our lingo”

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”

verb

  1. abuse with coarse language

verb

  1. fool or hoax

    “The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone”

verb

  1. use slang or vulgar language

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Example Sentences

they don't speak our lingo
their speech was full of slang expressions
The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone
You can't fool me!

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