slang

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Noun

slang (uncountable)

  1. Language outside of conventional usage.
  2. Language that is unique to a particular profession or subject; jargon.
  3. The specialized language of a social group, sometimes used to make what is said unintelligible to those not members of the group; cant.
    • 1872, George Eliot, Middlemarch
      "Oh, there are so many superior teas and sugars now. Superior is getting to be shopkeepers' slang."
      "Are you beginning to dislike slang, then?" said Rosamond, with mild gravity.
      "Only the wrong sort. All choice of words is slang. It marks a class."
      "There is correct English: that is not slang."
      "I beg your pardon: correct English is the slang of prigs who write history and essays. And the strongest slang of all is the slang of poets."

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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Sat Sep 4 07:20:08 2010

Slang is the use of informal words and expressions that are not considered standard in the speaker's dialect or language. Slang is often to be found in areas of the lexicon that refer to things considered taboo (see euphemism). It is also used to identify with one's peers.

Defining slang

Few linguists have endeavored to clearly define what constitutes slang. Attempting to remedy this, Bethany K. Dumas and Jonathan Lighter argue that an expression should be considered "true slang" if it meets at least two of the following criteria:

  • It lowers, if temporarily, "the dignity of formal or serious speech or writing"; in other words, it is likely to be considered in those contexts a "glaring misuse of register."
  • Its use implies that the user is familiar with whatever is referred to, or with a group of people who are familiar with it and use the term.
  • "It is a taboo term in ordinary discourse with people of a higher social status or greater responsibility."
  • It replaces "a well-known conventional synonym". This is done primarily to avoid the discomfort caused by the conventional item or by further elaboration.

Slang should be distinguished from jargon, which is the technical vocabulary of a particular profession. Jargon, like many examples of slang, may be used to exclude non–group members from the conversation, but in general has the function of allowing its users to talk precisely about technical issues in a given field.

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Thu Sep 2 19:52:25 2010

slang......?
Q. what are some slang expressions used in the 1960's and what do they mean?
Asked by Courtney D - Sat May 24 14:14:01 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A gas: a lot of fun. Bogart: To "hog" something. Bone Yard: auto wrecking yard. Bookin': going real fast, usually in a car. Cat: a guy. Choice: really cool. Chop: to cut down verbally. Chrome Dome: a bald guy. Church Key: before poptops, a soda can was opened with one of these. Cool Head: nice guy. Copasetic: very good; all right, as in "no problem." Crash: go to bed; go to sleep. Cut out: to leave without ceremony. Daddy's Car: a car that was very conservative looking; that might be owned by your parents. Dig: do you understand? A Drag: someone or something that's boring. Dude: in the 60s, a dude was a geek. Far out: excellent, cool. Fink: a tattletale. Flower child: a hippie. Fuzz: the police. Gimme some… [cont.]
Answered by Chrsitina - Sat May 24 18:21:39 2008

Can someone tell me what slang terms were used during the Middle Ages?
Q. Basically, I want kind of slang terms or swear words people during the middle ages said. Primarily I want to know what they said in the European area and in England. Any information is greatly appreciated!
Asked by Luciie - Sat Dec 12 22:08:10 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. One that entertains me is the term "Sluggard". I love that one.
Answered by Kevin - Sat Dec 12 22:12:24 2009

What is the longest common element of Internet slang you've used or seen?
Q. What is the longest common element of Internet slang you've used or seen? Do tell and translate. An example would be: ROFL - Rolling on the floor laughing. No no guys im talking about longest in length. Thought I should clear that up. No no guys im talking about longest in length. Thought I should clear that up.
Asked by intel1397 - Tue Feb 24 17:46:56 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. LULZ - a corruption of LOL TiTSs OR GTFO - best internet pickup/boob line GTFO - get the f#(K up NSFW - not safe for work(PORN) rofl copter - rofl but a copter
Answered by b-rent-WHAT?! - Tue Feb 24 17:52:44 2009

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