Opposed to the use of slang.

Synonym of centre slang

A form of obfuscatory slang in which the central vowel of a word is moved to the beginning, and other sounds optionally added, so for example mug might become ugmer.

plural of back slang

A cant used by Cockneys in which a word or phrase is replaced by a rhyming word or phrase, this word or phrase then often being abbreviated to its first syllable or syllables, or its first word. The word chosen as the rhyme often shares attributes of the word that it replaces.

The set of slang expressions used by Australians in which a word or phrase is replaced by a rhyming word or phrase, this word or phrase then often being abbreviated to its first syllable or syllables, or its first word. Examples include bag of fruit, Joe Blake, and Noah's ark. Much Australian rhyming slang overlaps with the rhyming slang of New Zealand, the UK, and the US.

(somewhat informal) A particular vernacular or vocabulary of slang; the jargon or lingo of a particular group.

(derogatory, obsolete, 1500s) An oaf: a person, especially a large male, who is clumsy or a simpleton.

Including or given to slang. / (dated) Flashy; vulgar; loud in dress, manner, and conversation.

comparative form of slangy: more slangy