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non-standard speech vs slang expression

slang expression vs non-standard speech

non-standard speech and slang expression both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
non-standard speech Yes No No No
slang expression Yes No No No
As nouns, slang expression is a hyponym of non-standard speech; that is, slang expression is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than non-standard speech:
  • non-standard speech: speech that differs from the usual accepted, easily recognizable speech of native adult members of a speech community
  • slang expression: informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar
non-standard speech (noun) slang expression (noun)
speech that differs from the usual accepted, easily recognizable speech of native adult members of a speech community informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar
a word or expression that is outside of standard usage and is very informal
Difference between non-standard speech and slang expression

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