slang

/sleɪŋ/

noun

  1. 1

    Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.

  2. 2

    Language that is unique to a particular profession or subject; jargon.

  3. 3

    The specialized language of a social group, sometimes used to make what is said unintelligible to those not members of the group; cant.

  4. 4

    A particular variety of slang; the slang used by a particular group.

  5. 5

    An item of slang; a slang word or expression.

verb

  1. 1

    To vocally abuse, or shout at.

verb

  1. 1

    To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

  2. 2

    To throw with a sling.

  3. 3

    To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.

  4. 4

    To sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).

noun

  1. 1

    Any long, narrow piece of land; a promontory.

noun

  1. 1

    A fetter worn on the leg by a convict.

  2. 2

    A counterfeit weight or measure.

  3. 3

    A travelling show, or one of its performances.

  4. 4

    A hawker's license.

  5. 5

    A watchchain.

verb

  1. 1

    To sell (especially illegal drugs).

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