slangy

Meanings

• adjective

  Informal, exaggerated or non-standard language.

  - "His stories were all slangy and unbelievable."
  - "She spoke in a slangy way that was hard to understand."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with slangy
langly , bangly , mangly

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Variants

List of all variants of slangy that leads to same result
slang , slangier , slangiest , slangily , slanginess , slanginesses , slangs , slangy

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'slangy' is believed to come from the 15th century Dutch word 'slang' meaning 'vulgar' or 'unrefined'.

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Trivia

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1. Slang is often used in music, particularly hip hop and rap.

2. Slang can change quickly, with new words and meanings emerging all the time.

3. Some slang words can have negative connotations and be considered offensive.

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Related Concepts

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1. Jargon: Slang and jargon are related, as jargon refers to the specialized language used in a particular profession or group.

2. Dialect: Slang can be considered a type of dialect, as it is a variation of the standard language used in a particular region or community.

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Culture

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Slang is often associated with youth culture and subcultures. It can be used to create a sense of belonging and identity, and can also be used to exclude those who do not belong to the group.

How to Memorize "slangy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of young people using exaggerated language and hand gestures to express themselves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'slangy' with the idea of informality and non-standard language.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym SLANG to remember that slang is non-standard language.

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