American English slang
definition
Slang is the non-standard use of words in a language and
sometimes the creation of new words or importation of words from
another language.
Slang terms are often particular to a certain subculture,
such as skaters, or musicians.
Slang is used extensively in American TV, movies, music,
literature, and in conversations among native English speakers. |
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American English slang example
"hang"
I think that we should "hang" at the beach
today.
The meaning of this slang term is to "spend time."
The word "hang" has a completely
different meaning in standard English usage.
hang - To fasten from above with no
support from below. |
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