SLANG
Scrabble letter values: S1L1A1N1G2 = 6
Definition
- verb use slang or vulgar language.
- verb fool or hoax. — synonyms: gull, dupe, befool, cod, fool, put_on, take_in, put_one_over
- verb abuse with coarse language.
- noun informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions. — synonyms: slang_expression, slang_term
- noun a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves). — synonyms: cant, jargon, lingo, argot, patois, vernacular
Examples
- “The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone”
- “You can't fool me!”
- “often vituperative or vulgar”