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noun • informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar • a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) verb • use slang or vulgar language • fool or hoax • abuse with coarse language | ||||
| 35% | 10 | Common parlance | ||
adjective satellite • characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation | ||||
| 35% | 12 | In common parlance | ||
adverb • with the use of colloquial expressions | ||||
Abuse In Common Parlance
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SLANG which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SLANG
Updated: October 14, 2023
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