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noun

ˈslaŋ

Definition of slang

as in terminology

the special terms or expressions of a particular group or field tends to use too much hacker's slang when talking to coworkers about their computer problems

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Recent Examples of slang

Noun

Benoit delights in language as much as her heroine, weaving Regency-era slang throughout and appending a chapter-by-chapter glossary of vulgarities. — Angelina Mazza, Vulture, 19 June 2026 Glow-up is teen slang for a dramatic improvement in one's appearance. — Parents, 17 June 2026

Adjective

According to the referee report, Bright used a racial slur that is slang for punk or coward. — Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026 The single-barrel bourbon's name reflects a meme devoted to a slang phrase for highly competitive individuals, especially athletes. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slang

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Noun

When officials disagree, even if legitimate based on terminology, the general public can interpret that disagreement as evidence that officials do not have a solid understanding of the outbreak.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
But there’s an interesting conundrum that arises from the terminology itself.

— Jennifer Donnelly, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of terminology

Noun

With so many speakers in different places, Spanish has developed ten different main dialects.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Others argued that the characters should be speaking with Greek accents or even in an ancient Greek dialect to honor the source material’s roots in Greek mythology.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of dialect

Noun

Cantonese uses different grammar than Mandarin, as well as different vocabulary, particularly in the city of Hong Kong, where speakers often switch between English and Cantonese words, sometimes in the same sentence.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Ruby Hobbs-Leffler felt things with an intensity that even a smart little girl with a big vocabulary couldn’t put into words.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of vocabulary

Noun

From a consideration of apoptosis—the orderly elimination of damaged or unnecessary cells—Solé moves on to failing machines, eroded memories, vanished languages, brittle digital archives, and more.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
High-needs students — defined as those receiving free or reduced price meals, English language learners and students with disabilities — also performed about 10 points below the overall student body in each category.

— Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026

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