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(verb) abuse with coarse language |
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Related Words: abuse, blackguard, clapperclaw, shout |
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| 2. |
(verb) use slang or vulgar language |
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Related Words: speak, talk |
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(noun) informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar; "their speech was full of slang expressions" |
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Related Words: non-standard speech |
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(verb) fool or hoax; "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"; "You can't fool me!" |
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Synonyms: befool, cod, dupe, fool, gull, put on, put one across, put one over, take in |
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Related Words: betray, deceive, kid, lead astray, pull the leg of |
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(noun) a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don't speak our lingo" |
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Synonyms: argot, cant, jargon, lingo, patois, vernacular |
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Related Words: non-standard speech |
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