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slang
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slang in WordNet English dictionary
noun
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
"they don't speak our lingo"
slang
cant
jargon
lingo
argot
patois
vernacular
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"
slang
slang expression
slang term
verb
fool or hoax
"The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"; "You can't fool me!"
gull
dupe
slang
befool
cod
fool
put on
take in
put one over
put one across
abuse with coarse language
slang
use slang or vulgar language
slang
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