slang — very informal words and expressions that are more common in spoken language, especially used by a particular group of people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: very informal words and expressions that are more common in spoken language, especially used by a particular group of people
Pronunciation (IPA): /slæŋ/
Korean meaning: 속어, 은어 (특정 집단이 사용하는 비격식적 언어)
Korean pronunciation: **슬**랭
Example Sentences
- Regional slang can vary dramatically from one city to another.
- My grandma asked me to translate the slang in my text messages because she was completely lost.
- Using too much slang in a job interview might not create the best impression.
slang
NOUN//slæŋ//
very informal words and expressions that are more common in spoken language, especially used by a particular group of people
very informal words and expressions that are more common in spoken language, especially used by a particular group of people
The gang's slang words hang in the air!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
18세기 중반에 등장한 단어로, 원래는 '체인'이나 '목걸이'를 뜻하는 노르웨이어 'slengja'에서 유래되었습니다. 마치 특정 집단을 연결하는 '언어의 사슬'처럼 작용한다는 의미에서 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Regional slang can vary dramatically from one city to another.”
“My grandma asked me to translate the slang in my text messages because she was completely lost.”
“Using too much slang in a job interview might not create the best impression.”
“The English teacher created a 'slang dictionary' to keep up with her students' constantly evolving vocabulary.”
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