slang — 1. The term slang is first recorded in the 1750s, but it was not used by Dr Johnson in his Dictionary of 1755 nor entered in it as a headword (he used the term low word, with implications of disapproval). Nonetheless, the notion of highly… … Modern English usage
slang — (n.) 1756, special vocabulary of tramps or thieves, later jargon of a particular profession (1801), of uncertain origin, perhaps from a Scandinavian source, Cf. Norw. slengenamn nickname, slengja kjeften to abuse with words, lit. to sling the jaw … Etymology dictionary
slang — slang1 /slang/, n. 1. very informal usage in vocabulary and idiom that is characteristically more metaphorical, playful, elliptical, vivid, and ephemeral than ordinary language, as Hit the road. 2. (in English and some other languages) speech and … Universalium
Special Herbs, Vols. 4, 5 & 6 — Infobox Album | Name = Special Herbs, Vols. 4, 5 6 Type = Album Artist = Metal Fingers Released = November 24, 2003 Recorded = Various dates Genre = Hip hop Length = 73:30 Label = Shaman Works Producer = Metal Fingers Reviews = Last album =… … Wikipedia
slang — n. & v. n. words, phrases, and uses that are regarded as very informal and are often restricted to special contexts or are peculiar to a specified profession, class, etc. (racing slang; schoolboy slang). v. 1 tr. use abusive language to. 2 intr.… … Useful english dictionary
special police — police seconded from normal duties to control subversion and political disorder A London variant, the special patrol group, was a riot squad which sometimes used excessive violence and unauthorized weaponry. In underworld slang, as special… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
special K — noun street names for ketamine • Syn: ↑K, ↑jet, ↑super acid, ↑honey oil, ↑green, ↑cat valium, ↑super C • Hypernyms: ↑ketamine, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
special — I Australian Slang discounted item in a store II Canadian Slang a discounted item in a store … English dialects glossary
special k — Australian Slang drug ketamine (humorous reference to the breakfast cereal Special K ) … English dialects glossary
Special K — Spe·cial K spesh əl kā n slang the anesthetic ketamine used illicitly usu. by being inhaled in powdered form esp. for the dreamlike or hallucinogenic state it produces … Medical dictionary
Saturday night special — The phrase Saturday night special is pejorative slang used in the United States and Canada for any inexpensive handgun. Saturday night specials have been defined as compact, inexpensive handguns with low perceived quality; however, there is no… … Wikipedia
