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slang
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- pronunciation:
- slaeng
- features:
- Word Explorer
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When we talk about slang, we mean very informal words and phrases that people sometimes use when they know each other really well and are very comfortable with each other. These words are often new words that are not in the dictionary, and they often don't stay in the language very long. Sometimes slang is not considered good or respectful language, so people are often careful when they use it with people they don't know well.
Jordan's grandmother sometimes doesn't understand him when he uses slang. Some of the words he uses are things she's never heard before.Ariana's teacher doesn't want her students to use slang in their school reports. |
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