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Feb 13, 2012
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Synonyms for slang

Noun

1. slang, non-standard speech
usage: informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar; "their speech was full of slang expressions"
2. cant, jargon, slang, lingo, argot, patois, vernacular, non-standard speech
usage: a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don't speak our lingo"

Verb

1. slang, speak, talk
usage: use slang or vulgar language
2. gull, dupe, slang, befool, cod, fool, put on, take in, put one over, put one across, deceive, betray, lead astray
usage: fool or hoax; "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"; "You can't fool me!"
3. slang, abuse, clapperclaw, blackguard, shout
usage: abuse with coarse language
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