slangy

English

Etymology

From slang +‎ -y.

Pronuncciation

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Adjective

slangy (comparative slangier, superlative slangiest)

  1. Including or given to slang.
    Synonym: (archaic) slangular
    Antonym: nonslangy
    His slangy speech was almost uncomprehensible to anyone over the age of 18.
  2. (dated) Loud in dress, manner, and conversation; flashy, vulgar.

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