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the special terms or expressions of a particular group or field
tends to use too much hacker's slang when talking to coworkers about their computer problems
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Recent Examples of slang
Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 May 2026
This includes slang, regional expressions and cultural behaviors that influence meaning.
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Ryan Kolln,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
The single-barrel bourbon's name reflects a meme devoted to a slang phrase for highly competitive individuals, especially athletes.
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Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Linguists who spoke to NPR can't say for sure how the slang ended up on the soccer pitch.
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Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 May 2026
This includes slang, regional expressions and cultural behaviors that influence meaning.
—
Ryan Kolln,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Adjective
According to the referee report, Bright used a racial slur that is slang for punk or coward.
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Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
The single-barrel bourbon's name reflects a meme devoted to a slang phrase for highly competitive individuals, especially athletes.
—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slang
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The goal is to develop proficiency in cybersecurity terminology and the technical skills essential for identifying common cyberattack methods.
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Using basic academic terminology would place grants at risk of rejection or termination on political grounds.
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Unlike the brighter, more melodic style often associated with Austria and the Tyrol region, Swiss yodeling is slower and more melancholic — an emotionally nuanced tradition rooted in distinct regional dialects.
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Unlike the brighter, more melodic style often associated with Austria and the Tyrol region, Swiss yodeling is slower and more melancholic — an emotionally nuanced tradition rooted in distinct regional dialects.
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Understanding The Exposure Gap Many young marketers arrive with ambition, vocabulary and a solid grasp of brand theory.
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Meanwhile, the very vocabulary of humanitarianism and antiracism has become so selectively applied or debased as to be meaningless.
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Eight groups challenged the department’s definition in court, representing nurse practitioners, therapists, speech language pathologists and more.
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Keep language simple, confirm times, and leave extra room between commitments.
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“Slang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slang. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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