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Slang

Definition

Informal language that is often used by particular groups of people, especially young people, and is usually different from standard language; colloquial expressions or idioms that are often used in informal settings.

Example Sentences

1The teenagers used slang to communicate with each other, which made it difficult for their parents to understand them.
2What does 'ghost someone' mean in modern slang?
3The teacher asked the students to avoid using slang in their essays and instead use standard English.
4The company's marketing team tried to use slang to make their advertisements sound more relatable to young people.
5The linguist studied the evolution of slang words and phrases over the past century and how they reflect cultural changes.

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