Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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slang | Yes | No | Yes | No |
spud | Yes | No | Yes | No |
slang (noun) | spud (noun) |
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a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) | a sharp hand shovel for digging out roots and weeds |
informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar | an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland |
slang (verb) | spud (verb) |
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abuse with coarse language | produce buds, branches, or germinate |
fool or hoax | initiate drilling operations, as for petroleum |
use slang or vulgar language |