Street Slang

Street Slang

Street slang is a common argot used by many youth and members of minority subculturres to express specific sentiment not easily encapsulated by the conventional english language.

Many linguist veiw street slang as destructive influence on society, as it degrades communication skills among disadvantaged youth, encouraging subpar communication. [[Barack Obama}}'s use of such language and familiarity with such patios was one of the key aspects of his identity politics based campaign.<ref>

Common Examples of street slang include: Vato (used by hispanic immigrants in gangs) Homie Holla Cuhz Ragsnaozzle Gus Gus Home Dawg