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  1. 1. imp. of Sling. Slung. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. Any long, narrow piece of land; a promontory. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. A fetter worn on the leg by a convict. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. Low, word/class">class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/vulgar">vulgar, class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/unauthorized">unauthorized language; a popular but unauthorized word, phrase, or mode of expression; also, the jargon of some particular calling or class in society; low popular cant; as, the slang of the theater, of college, of sailors, etc. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. t. To address with slang or ribaldry; to insult with vulgar language. Source: opted
  6. 6. of Sling Source: opted
  7. 7. n. informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar Source: wordnet
  8. 8. n. a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) Source: wordnet
  9. 9. v. use slang or vulgar language Source: wordnet
  10. 10. v. fool or hoax Source: wordnet
  11. 11. v. abuse with coarse language Source: wordnet
  12. 12. imp. of Sling. Slung. [Archaic] Any long, narrow piece of land; a promontory. [Local, Eng.] Holland. A fetter worn on the leg by a convict. [Eng.] Low, vulgar, unauthorized language; a popular but unauthorized word, phrase, or mode of expression; also, the jargon of some particular calling or class in society; low popular cant; as, the slang of the theater, of college, of sailors, etc. To address with slang or ribaldry; to insult with vulgar language. [Colloq.] Every gentleman abused by a cabman or slanged by a bargee was bound there and then to take off his coat and challenge him to fisticuffs. London Spectator. Source: webster

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