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slang vs non-standard speech

non-standard speech vs slang

slang and non-standard speech both are nouns.

slang is a verb but non-standard speech is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slang Yes No Yes No
non-standard speech Yes No No No
As nouns, non-standard speech is a hypernym of slang; that is, non-standard speech is a word with a broader meaning than slang:
  • slang: a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
  • non-standard speech: speech that differs from the usual accepted, easily recognizable speech of native adult members of a speech community
As nouns, non-standard speech is a hypernym of slang; that is, non-standard speech is a word with a broader meaning than slang:
  • slang: informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar
  • non-standard speech: speech that differs from the usual accepted, easily recognizable speech of native adult members of a speech community
slang (noun) non-standard speech (noun)
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) 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
slang (verb) non-standard speech (verb)
abuse with coarse language
fool or hoax
use slang or vulgar language
Difference between slang and non-standard speech

Words related to "slang"


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