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slang

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Noun

  1. Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
  2. Language that is unique to a particular profession or subject; jargon.
  3. The specialized language of a social group, sometimes used to conceal one's meaning from outsiders; cant.
  4. A particular variety of slang; the slang used by a particular group.
  5. An item of slang; a slang word or expression.
  6. A curse word.
  7. Any long, narrow piece of land; a promontory.
  8. A fetter worn on the leg by a convict.
  9. A counterfeit weight or measure.
  10. A travelling show, or one of its performances.
  11. A hawker's license.
  12. A watchchain.

Verb

  1. To vocally abuse, or shout at.
  2. simple past of sling
  3. To sell (something, especially illegal drugs).

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