slang - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

Synonyms

• argot
• cant
• jargon
• lingo
• patois
• slang
• vernacular

More generic

• non-standard speech

More specific

• rhyming slang
• street name

Noun

informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar

Synonyms

• slang
• slang expression
• slang term

More generic

• non-standard speech

Verb

abuse with coarse language

Synonyms

• slang

More generic

• abuse
• blackguard
• clapperclaw
• shout

Verb

fool or hoax

Synonyms

• befool
• cod
• dupe
• fool
• gull
• put on
• put one across
• put one over
• slang
• take in

More generic

• betray
• deceive
• lead astray

More specific

• kid
• pull the leg of

Verb

use slang or vulgar language

Synonyms

• slang

More generic

• speak
• talk

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