shout vs slang

shout and slang both are nouns.

shout and slang both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
shout	Yes	No	Yes	No
slang	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, slang is a hyponym of shout; that is, slang is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shout:

shout: use foul or abusive language towards
slang: abuse with coarse language

Other hyponyms of shout include rail, revile, vilify, vituperate, curse.

shout (noun)	slang (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition	a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
	informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar

shout (verb)	slang (verb)
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)	abuse with coarse language
utter a sudden loud cry	fool or hoax
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy	use slang or vulgar language
use foul or abusive language towards

Difference between shout and slang

Words related to "slang"

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