Overview of noun slang

The noun slang has 2 senses

• slang, slang expression, slang term -- (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")


• slang, cant, jargon, lingo, argot, patois, vernacular -- (a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don't speak our lingo")

Overview of verb slang

The verb slang has 3 senses

• slang -- (use slang or vulgar language)


• gull, dupe, slang, befool, cod, fool, put on, take in, put one over, put one across -- (fool or hoax; "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"; "You can't fool me!")


• slang -- (abuse with coarse language)