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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a slang" is not correct in standard English; it should be "slang" without the article "a." You can use "slang" when referring to informal language or expressions used within a particular group or community.
Example: "In our conversations, we often use slang that may not be understood by outsiders."
Alternatives: "informal language" or "colloquialism."
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It's a slang term of reasons.
No, this is not a slang term.
"Mister Charlie" is a slang term for a white man.
It's a slang abbreviation for Non-Educated Delinquents.
How he's changed since LEDA: During the first week here, I said a slang derogatory term.
He's reporting a slang of the streets and writing a yarn at the same time.
Now, nearly 75 years later, can a slang dictionary possibly hope to uncover any "lost words"?
(The freaky title is a slang term meaning askew or awry).
Organizers have also been trying to ban the "leng mo," a slang term for young models.
There's even a slang word for "you've been caught [wearing] Uniqlo".
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But the origins of a slang term aren't that important.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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