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| − | + | '''Slang''' consists of informal [[term]]s not recognized as proper usage or not found in older [[dictionaries]], which express [[idea]]s or [[emotion]]s of particular groups or [[culture]]s. | |
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| + | Slang is a product of culture, and changes over time. A review of the slang of the 1920s illustrates how much it does change.<ref>[http://local.aaca.org/bntc/slang/slang.htm "Slang of the 1920's"]</ref> | ||
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| + | Slang tends to exhibit more regional variation than standard [[English]]. For example, whereas an [[England|Englishman]] and a [[New York]]er can normally understand each other perfectly well, if either party uses a lot of slang, [[communication]] can become more of a problem. | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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| + | [[Category:Slang Terms| ]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:23, July 13, 2016
Slang consists of informal terms not recognized as proper usage or not found in older dictionaries, which express ideas or emotions of particular groups or cultures.
Slang is a product of culture, and changes over time. A review of the slang of the 1920s illustrates how much it does change.[1]
Slang tends to exhibit more regional variation than standard English. For example, whereas an Englishman and a New Yorker can normally understand each other perfectly well, if either party uses a lot of slang, communication can become more of a problem.