Slang is very informal usage in vocabulary and idiom that is characteristically more metaphorical, playful, elliptical, vivid, and ephemeral than ordinary language. Slang words depend on the language used, country or area, ethnic background, subculture, and specific occupation or part of society - in other words, everyone has their own slang. Here are some basic examples of slang terms, and some Related Links to take you to Slang Dictionaries that can help you find any slang term you want!
American Slang:
The USA is a huge country, so there is not a lot of "American" slang that is used across the country. You are more likely to see regional slang or ethnic slang. Some terms that would be recognized by any American would include
African-American Slang
The African-American subculture has spawned many slang terms that are recognized in most parts of the country. These include
British Slang
For a small country, the UK has a lot of slang! It is always interesting to compare words between the US and UK, where often the same term has totally different meanings. Some common Brtitish slang terms that would be recognized across the country include
Cockney Rhyming Slang
Rhyming slang is a subculture slang originating in the Cockney east end of London. It is perhaps the most recognized and most colorful slang in the world. Rhyming slang terms include
Modern slang of 2011 include:
colloquial terms are unformal and not academic so basically they are slang. Some examples of words used by our generation are like "wanna" or "gonna." An example of phrase is "it's raining cats and dogs."
Cool, groovy, far out, and hip are examples of slang words from 1966.
Some examples of slang words that rhyme with "silver" are "chiller" and "killer".
Some slang terms from the 1960s include "groovy" (cool or fashionable), "far out" (excellent or amazing), "can't dig it" (don't understand), and "psychedelic" (mind-altering or trippy).
Some common slang terms from 2007 include "bling bling" (flashy jewelry), "crunk" (energetic or wild), "flossin'" (showing off), and "sick" (awesome or impressive).
Some slang terms for arsonist are firebug, torch, and pyro.
Here are some slang terms for potatoes:SpudsTatersMurphyTots
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The slang terms I'm familiar with are: P.I. Private Eye, Peeper and Dick
Here are some examples:CarJalopyFlivverRide
colloquial terms are unformal and not academic so basically they are slang. Some examples of words used by our generation are like "wanna" or "gonna." An example of phrase is "it's raining cats and dogs."
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Angel dust
Hoops, bangs
Pito grandote
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Fabu. or Fab.