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slang word vs locution

locution vs slang word

slang word and locution both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slang word Yes No No No
locution Yes No No No
As nouns, locution is a hypernym of slang word; that is, locution is a word with a broader meaning than slang word:
  • slang word: 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 word include expression, saying.
slang word (noun) locution (noun)
a word or expression that is outside of standard usage and is very informal a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
Difference between slang word and locution

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