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Slang is informal language used in casual conversation. Do not use it in formal writing!
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"The economy is doing pretty dope right now." close
"That movie was sick! No cap." check
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Recent Questions
They are "informal reductions" of words (want to / going to), not exactly slang, but they are very common in spoken English! You shouldn't write them in formal essays though. edit_document
Can I use slang with my boss at work?
Usually NO! Keep it professional unless your workplace is very casual. Words like "My bad" might be okay for a small mistake, but you shouldn't tell your boss their presentation was "sick". sentiment_very_satisfied
Why does slang change so fast?
It's driven by internet trends, pop culture, and young people trying to be creative. A word that is cool today might become "lame" next year! smartphone
Is "wanna" and "gonna" considered slang?