Slang





It is a type of informal verbal communication that is generally unacceptable for formal writing
It consists of words and expressions which will not be found in the dictionary, and can be distortions of existing words or entirely invented terms. It is used in informal situations
It is not appropriate in formal situations

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* Who uses Slang? *

Slang is used by all kinds of groups of people who share situations or interests
The group which uses these words is always in the minority, and often uses slang to set themselves apart or make it difficult for ordinary people to understand them
When a particular new expression is known and used by a large majority of the population, it is no longer slang, but part of the regular language or usage

Note: Slang and Informal English are NOT the same
Some slang can be used in formal situations, and some of the words that can only be used in informal situations are not slang

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* Examples of Slang *

Awesome : excellent

Chill out : Relax

Cool : good, excellent

Bad : actually meaning Good

Whack : bad, unfair

Dude : Person, mostly man

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Now tell me your openion
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Do you use Slang in your daily life
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