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slanguage
(slan¦guage)
Pronunciation:
/ˈslaŋgwɪdʒ/
noun
[
mass noun
]
a form of slang; slangy speech:
weird and wonderful teen slanguage
Origin:
late 19th century
: blend of
slang
and
language
Nearby Words
slam dunk
slam-bang
slam-dance
slammer
slamming
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slanderous
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slanging match
slanguage
slangy
slant
slant height
slant-eyed
slanting
slantwise
slap
1
slap
2
slap and tickle