Synonyms for

Slang

Verb / slæŋ / Another word for slang — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Slang is a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are informal and are not considered appropriate for formal occasions.

Synonyms & similar words

cant lingo vernacular argot takein dupe putoneacross befool jargon cod fool puton gull slangexpression putoneover patois slangterm jargon vernacular colloquialism idiom argot cant patois pidgin lingo jive shoptalk slanguage dialect patter phraseology speech talk expression vocabulary

Synonyms by register

Formal

jargon cant argot

Informal

lingo vernacular jive patois

Literary

dialect vernacular

Antonyms

standard formal proper official accepted conventional

Common collocations

  • street slang
  • youth slang
  • modern slang
  • slang term
  • slang word
  • slang dictionary
  • understand slang
  • use slang

Word family

noun slang
verb slang

Usage note

Slang refers to words and phrases that are informal and often specific to a particular group or context. It is generally not appropriate for formal writing or speech.

Example sentences

  1. She was using a lot of slang that I didn't understand.
  2. I don't like using slang in formal writing.
  3. Some people use slang as a way to bond with their peers.
  4. The teacher explained the meaning of the slang words used in the movie.
  5. Slang can vary from region to region.

Quotes

  • Slang is a language that rolls up its sleeves, spits on its hands and goes to work.
  • Slang is the language which takes off its coat, spits on its hands - and goes to work.
  • Slang is the poetry of everyday speech.

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