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slang expression vs non-standard speech

non-standard speech vs slang expression

slang expression and non-standard speech both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slang expression Yes No No No
non-standard speech Yes No No No
As nouns, non-standard speech is a hypernym of slang expression; that is, non-standard speech is a word with a broader meaning than slang expression:
  • slang expression: 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 expression (noun) non-standard speech (noun)
informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar speech that differs from the usual accepted, easily recognizable speech of native adult members of a speech community
a word or expression that is outside of standard usage and is very informal
Difference between slang expression and non-standard speech

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