informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar; their speech was full of slang expressions

[ Syn: slang expression , slang term ]

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); they dont speak our lingo

[ Syn: cant , jargon , lingo , argot , patois , vernacular ]

use slang or vulgar language

fool or hoax; The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone; You cant fool me!

[ Syn: gull , dupe , befool , cod , fool , put on , take in , put one over , put one across ]

abuse with coarse language