slang

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Definitions

n.

Informal words and expressions not used in formal speech or writing; jargon of a particular group.

俚语;行话,黑话

v.

To abuse or insult someone verbally.

辱骂,用粗话骂

🧩 Root Breakdown

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Common Collocations

  • 1.street slang街头俚语
  • 2.slang term俚语词汇
  • 3.use slang使用俚语
  • 4.slang expression俚语表达

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Teenagers often use slang that their parents struggle to understand.

  • 2.

    The novel authentically captures the street slang of 1990s New York.

  • 3.

    Using slang in a job interview can create a negative impression on employers.

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