a linguist who specializes in slang
Word Origin

slang + (ling)uist


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  • Slangy

    adjective, slangier, slangiest. 1. of, of the nature of, or containing slang: a slangy expression. 2. using much slang: slangy speech.

  • Slank

    verb, Archaic. 1. simple past tense of slink. verb (used without object), slunk or (Archaic) slank; slunk; slinking. 1. to move or go in a furtive, abject manner, as from fear, cowardice, or shame. 2. to walk or move in a slow, sinuous, provocative way. verb (used with object), slunk or (Archaic) slank; slunk; slinking. […]

  • Slant

    verb (used without object) 1. to veer or angle away from a given level or line, especially from a horizontal; slope. 2. to have or be influenced by a subjective point of view, bias, personal feeling or inclination, etc. (usually followed by toward). verb (used with object) 3. to cause to slope. 4. to distort […]

  • Slant-board

    noun 1. a tiltable board that allows a person to lie with the feet higher than the head while doing exercises.
