slang
noun/slæŋ/
Frequency rank: #7,265 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
informal words or phrases used in everyday speech rather than formal language.
Example sentence
The teacher told us that using slang in a formal essay is not appropriate.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 7,201–7,300
- rooftopthe outer surface or top of a roof, often used as an outdoor space.
- safeguardto protect something from harm or danger.
- sedanA closed car with a fixed roof and separate trunk, typically seating four or more people.
- sewagewaste water and refuse that is carried away through sewers.
- sitcomA television comedy series based on a fixed set of characters in recurring situations.
- spiritualitythe quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul, rather than material things.
- spoilera piece of information that reveals a key plot detail before someone has experienced it themselves.
- suitcasea rectangular bag with a handle, used for carrying clothes when travelling
- summonto officially call or order someone to come to a place.
- taverna place where alcoholic drinks are served and people can eat or stay overnight; an inn or pub.