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slang vs vernacular

vernacular vs slang

slang and vernacular both are nouns.

slang is not an adjective while vernacular is an adjective.

slang is a verb but vernacular is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slang Yes No Yes No
vernacular Yes Yes No No
As nouns, slang and vernacular are synonyms defined as:
  • slang and vernacular: a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
Other synonyms of slang include argot, cant, jargon, lingo, patois.
slang (noun) vernacular (noun)
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) the everyday speech of the people (as distinguished from literary language)
informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
slang (adjective) vernacular (adjective)
being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language
slang (verb) vernacular (verb)
abuse with coarse language
fool or hoax
use slang or vulgar language
Difference between slang and vernacular

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