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slang term vs locution

locution vs slang term

slang term and locution both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slang term Yes No No No
locution Yes No No No
As nouns, locution is a hypernym of slang term; that is, locution is a word with a broader meaning than slang term:
  • slang term: a word or expression that is outside of standard usage and is very informal
  • locution: a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
Other hypernyms of slang term include expression, saying.
slang term (noun) locution (noun)
informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
a word or expression that is outside of standard usage and is very informal
Difference between slang term and locution

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