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slang
noun
verb
A characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
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noun
A characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
“They don't speak our lingo”
noun
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
Abuse with coarse language
verb
Fool or hoax
“The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone”
verb
Use slang or vulgar language
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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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