slangy

[slang-ee]

adjective, slang·i·er, slang·i·est.

of, of the nature of, or containing slang: a slangy expression.
using much slang: slangy speech.

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Origin of slangy

First recorded in 1840–50; slang¹ + -y¹

Related formsslang·i·ly, adverbslang·i·ness, noun

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Contemporary Examples of slangy

He offers to drop the price for the uranium from €100 million to €20 million in slangy, uneducated Russian.
A New Nuclear Scare Rocks Eastern Europe
Owen Matthews, Anna Nemtsova
June 30, 2011

Historical Examples of slangy

Aggie demanded, with that slangy diction which was her habit.
Within the Law
Marvin Dana
Justin smiled at this slangy confirmation of his own opinion.
Glory of Youth
Temple Bailey
She also expressed her affection for him in shy and slangy terms.
The Rough Road
William John Locke
As a rule I avoid not only what is profane, but also anything that is slangy.
Eliza
Barry Pain
“Not if he struck him for a hand-out,” muttered the slangy Tom.
Ruth Fielding Down East
Alice B. Emerson

Word Origin and History for slangy

adj.

1822, from slang (n.) + -y (2). Related: Slanginess. Slangular (1852) also was tried.

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