slang

Pronunciation

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

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Noun

Singular slang

Plural slangs

1. (countable & uncountable) Slang is an informal way of speaking that is used mostly within certain social groups.

   I have trouble understanding my kids' slang.

Verb

Plain form sling

Third-person singular slings

Past tense slang

Past participle slang

Present participle slinging

1. The past tense and past participle of sling.
   • Synonym: slung