slang

Example Sentences

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To describe the phenomenon, he used the slang word "glazing" -- to excessively praise something.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Delighted to receive a dictionary of slang as a gift, he explored its application to his own interests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

“Doxing” is a slang term for revealing a person’s private information online.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

His decision has stirred discussion on social media, where some have called Macron "kéké", which is French slang for a show-off.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

“You’ll just need to respond with a To/From,” he said, using department slang for a memo.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover