slang
Example Sentences
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By rephrasing melodies, throwing in slang, using nonsense syllables, embracing scatting, and making it seem as if he was speaking directly to you, he changed the way people sang and thought about vocal performances.
His decision has stirred discussion on social media, where some have called Macron "kéké", which is French slang for a show-off.
From BBC
She has even considered "quitting the pit" - Chinese slang for retiring a hobby.
From BBC
“They don’t let zeks go home,” he said, using the prison slang for prisoners.
The Merriam-Webster promotional copy makes a point to mention the inclusion of the TikTok slang “rizz,” whose noun form is defined as “romantic appeal or charm.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
