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tends to use too much hacker's slang when talking to coworkers about their computer problems
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Recent Examples of slang
Nathan Fenno, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The woman told police Sulaiman had been smoking Angel Dust — a slang term for PCP — in the days preceding the assault.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2025
The amount is interesting in itself, as 1337 is hacker slang for elite.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Historically speaking, the slang word for a Mexican who has lived a significant part of their life in the United States isn’t kind.
—Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Jan. 2025
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Robinson called it the All Net Resort and Arena, using basketball slang for a shot so perfect the ball passes through the net without touching the rim.
—Nathan Fenno, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The woman told police Sulaiman had been smoking Angel Dust — a slang term for PCP — in the days preceding the assault.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2025
The amount is interesting in itself, as 1337 is hacker slang for elite.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Historically speaking, the slang word for a Mexican who has lived a significant part of their life in the United States isn’t kind.
—Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slang
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The intricacies of navigating multiple research firms—each with its own methodologies, terminologies and evaluation criteria—can be daunting.—
Reyne Quackenbush,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Mexicans, in particular, have many issues with the film, including the violent cartel storyline, lack of Mexican involvement in the film, and the mishmash of accents and terminology.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2025
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What could be more revealing, fragile, and intimate — in any dialect — than the loneliness that pushes someone’s attempt to make a friend?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
15 Feb. 2025
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Even today, traces of French can be found in the local dialect; the Palermitan aristocracy once spoke fluent French and frequently sent their chefs to Paris to master the art of haute cuisine.—
Tiziana Cardini,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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The distinct local vocabulary is sprinkled with Guaraní, an Indigenous language widely spoken in neighboring Paraguay.—
Graciela Mochkofsky,
The New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2025
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Pulp Fiction might be the dictionary of his cinematic vocabulary, offering insights into the language of his other works.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
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On Thursday, Nvidia launched a language learning platform using artificial intelligence that promises to do just that for American Sign Language learners, in partnership with the American Society for Deaf Children and creative agency Hello Monday.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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Michigan’s approach through its Global Talent Initiative illustrates how comprehensive language programs can transform careers.—
Alison Griffin,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Slang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slang. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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