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slang vs rhyming slang

rhyming slang vs slang

slang and rhyming slang both are nouns.

slang is a verb but rhyming slang is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slang Yes No Yes No
rhyming slang Yes No No No
As nouns, rhyming slang is a hyponym of slang; that is, rhyming slang is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than slang:
  • slang: a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
  • rhyming slang: slang that replaces words with rhyming words or expressions and then typically omits the rhyming component
Other hyponyms of slang include street name.
slang (noun) rhyming slang (noun)
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) slang that replaces words with rhyming words or expressions and then typically omits the rhyming component
informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar
slang (verb) rhyming slang (verb)
abuse with coarse language
fool or hoax
use slang or vulgar language
Difference between slang and rhyming slang

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