slang

Pronunciation

• enPR: slăng, IPA ^(key): /slæŋ/
• (US) enPR: slăng, IPA ^(key): /sleɪŋ/

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Noun

Singular slang

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Slang is an informal way of speaking that is used mostly within certain social groups. <> kalallame kalamai.

   I have trouble understanding my kids' slang.
   
   

   Non-native speakers generally use more limited vocabulary and simpler expressions, without flowery language or slang. [1]
   Wadanda ba asalin harshensu Ingilishi ba ne a mafi yawan lokuta ba su cika amfani da manyan kalmomi ba, sun ma fi yin amfani da saukakan kalamai, ba tare da kawata harshee ko kalallame kalamai ba.