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—slangily, adv. —slanginess, n./slang"ee/, adj., slangier, slangiest.1. of, of the nature of, or containing slang: a slangy expression.2. using much slang: slangy speech.[1840-50; SLANG1 + -Y1]
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Slangy — Slang y, a. Of or pertaining to slang; of the nature of slang; disposed to use slang. [Written also {slangey}.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
slangy — [slaŋ′ē] adj. slangier, slangiest 1. of, like, or containing slang 2. given to using slang slangily adv. slanginess n … English World dictionary
slangy — [[t]slæ̱ŋi[/t]] ADJ: usu ADJ n Slangy speech or writing has a lot of slang in it. The play was full of slangy dialogue … English dictionary
slangy — adjective Including or given to slang. His slangy speech was almost uninterpretable to anyone over the age of 18 … Wiktionary
slangy — slang ► NOUN ▪ informal language that is more common in speech than in writing and is typically restricted to a particular context or group. ► VERB informal ▪ attack using abusive language. DERIVATIVES slangy adjective. ORIGIN of unknown origin … English terms dictionary
slangy — adjective see slang I … New Collegiate Dictionary
slangy — slang|y [ slæŋi ] adjective INFORMAL containing or using a lot of SLANG … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
slangy — slang·y || slæŋgɪ adj. pertaining to slang; tending to use slang; informal, colloquial … English contemporary dictionary
slangy — UK [ˈslæŋɪ] / US adjective informal containing or using a lot of slang … English dictionary
slangy — /ˈslæŋi/ (say slangee) adjective (slangier, slangiest) 1. relating to or of the nature of slang. 2. using much slang. {slang + y1} –slangily, adverb –slanginess, noun …
