slang expression

slæŋ ɪkˈsprɛʃən

Definition

Definition of slang expression - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

communicationinformal language not suitable for formal occasions

He used a slang expression during the meeting.

colloquialism

idiom

informal phrasenonstandard phrase often specific to a group

Teenagers often create new slang expressions.

colloquialism

idiom

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Expressions with slang

slang word

informal or nonstandard term used by a particular group

'Selfie' is a popular slang word among teenagers.

slang term

informal word or phrase

Cool is a slang term for something fashionable.

rhyming slang

slang replacing words with rhyming phrases

He used rhyming slang to confuse his friends.

back slang

form of slang where words are spoken or written backwards

They communicated in back slang to keep their conversation private..

Expressions with expression

his expression spoke volumes

exp.

show feelings or thoughts clearly without using words

His expression spoke volumes about his disappointment.

someone's expression spoke volumes

exp.

shows a lot of emotion without words

Her expression spoke volumes about her disappointment.

facial expression

face shows feelings or thoughts by moving muscles

Her facial expression showed she was surprised.

someone's expression says a lot

exp.

facial look shows feelings or thoughts without words

Her expression says a lot about how she feels.

self-expression

the act of expressing one's feelings, thoughts, or ideas

Art is a form of self-expression that allows individuals to convey their emotions..

oral expression

spoken sharing of thoughts or feelings with other people

Her clear oral expression helped everyone understand the complex topic.

animated expression

lively and expressive look or gesture

Her animated expression showed her excitement.

expression of sympathy

gesture showing support or understanding

His hug was an expression of sympathy during her tough time.

freedom of expression

right to express ideas and opinions without censorship

Freedom of expression is protected by the constitution.

gender expression

ways people show their gender through appearance and behavior

Her gender expression includes wearing dresses and makeup.

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slang

language

specific slang word or expression

Examples of slang expression in a sentence

The novel was full of slang expressions from the 1920s.
Slang expressions can be hard to understand for outsiders.
Each region has its own unique slang expressions.

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French:expression argotique, ...
German:Slangausdruck, Slang-Ausdruck, ...
Italian:espressione gergale, ...
Spanish:expresión coloquial, ...
Portuguese:gíria, expressão de gíria, ...
Chinese:俚语表达, 黑话, ...
Japanese:俗語, 非標準的なフレーズ, ...
Arabic:تَعْبِير عَامِّي, عبارة عامية, ...
Hebrew:בִּיטּוּי סְלֵנְג, בִּטּוּי סְלֶנְג, ...
Russian:жаргонное выражение, ...
Ukrainian:сленговий вираз, груповий сленг, ...
Hindi:स्लैंग अभिव्यक्ति, गैर-मानक वाक्यांश, ...
Bengali:স্ল্যাং শব্দবন্ধ, স্ল্যাং এক্সপ্রেশন, ...
Catalan:expressió d'argot, ...
Czech:slangový výraz, argotický výraz, ...
Danish:slangudtryk, ...
Dutch:slanguitdrukking, niet-standaard uitdrukking, ...
Greek:αργκό έκφραση, ...
Hungarian:szlengkifejezés, szlengfordulat, ...
Khmer:ពាក្យស្លែង, ពាក្យស្លង់, ...
Korean:속어 표현, 비표준 표현, ...
Persian:اصطلاح عامیانه, عبارت غیر استاندارد, ...
Polish:slang, wyrażenie slangowe, ...
Portuguese (BR):gíria, expressão de gíria, ...
Romanian:expresie de argou, expresie nonstandard, ...
Swedish:slanguttryck, gruppspecifikt uttryck, ...
Thai:สแลง, สำนวนสแลง, ...
Turkish:argo ifade, ...
Vietnamese:cụm từ lóng, cụm từ không chuẩn, ...

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Definition of slang expression - Reverso English Dictionary

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