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1 7.9
To speak or write using informal rude words
  • verb
  • /slæŋ/
  • NSFW
: decir palabrotas
  • You see that guy trying to act like he's not slanging dope?
  • slanging match

It doesn't use graffiti, so his text, he doesn't slang.

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Examples

  • Slanging dresses, making money.

  • Here is what went down: I was there for this: Japanese and Chinese kids were slanging hashish in Japan and got caught.

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  • You can slang dope, you can slang records, man.

  • You can slang dope, you can slang records, man.

  • Oh, OK, so we shall just be hanging and slanging by the fire together.

  • They slanging real good.

  • He started to slang more when he joined the local hip-hop community.

  • She often slangs with her friends, using casual language and expressions.

  • When he gets excited, he tends to slang in a way that makes everyone laugh.

Synonyms

to curse
vsto slang
  • Offensive
162 4.1

To say bad words in anger

is broader and applies to casual informal or vulgar language
to swear
vsto slang
  • Offensive
106 4.3

To use rude or offensive words, often when angry

also covers nonprofane informal or vulgar expressions
to cuss
vsto slang
  • NSFW
52 8.1

To say swear words when angry or frustrated

is less focused on anger and includes general vulgar or informal terms
to swear at
vsto slang
  • Offensive
12 6.5

Say rude words to someone when angry

is broader, includes general vulgar or informal use not aimed
to eff
vsto slang
  • Offensive
6 9.9

To say strong swear words like 'fuck' when angry

is broader and covers many vulgar or informal expressions beyond one word
to cuss at
vsto slang
  • Offensive
6 8.1

To say rude words to someone or something

is less often aimed at a person and can be casual

Compounds

slang term
  • Slang
4 9.5

An informal word or phrase used in speech by a certain group, not in formal language

slang word
  • Slang
2 9.9

An informal word or phrase used by a group of people

2 9.9

A kind of slang in which people replace a word with a rhyming phrase and often leave out the rhyme

1 9.1

An informal word or phrase used in casual speech, not for formal situations

9.9

Words and phrases people in Canada use informally

How Informal

to swear
  • Offensive
106 4.3
to slang
  • NSFW
1 7.9

Surface Forms

slang infinitive
slang past
slang past participle
slanging present participle
slangs third person singular

Etymology

Slang as a verb comes from the same idea as the noun, like the word sling ('to throw'). So to slang is to 'throw' rude or informal words into your speech or writing to sound casual or strong.