noun
- very informal words and expressions that are more common in spoken language, especially used by a particular group of people
Usage: informal
verb
- to attack someone with harsh or abusive language
Usage: informal
Examples
- Teenagers often use slang that adults don’t understand.
- The word ‘cool’ meaning ‘good’ is common slang.
- Military slang includes many unique terms.
- She doesn’t like using slang in formal writing.
- The angry customer started slanging the store manager.
- Internet slang changes very quickly.
- He was slanging his opponent during the debate.