Slang, when used as a noun, refers to nonstandard terms or nonstandard usage of standard terms. Slang provides different symbols from which communication messages can be constructed. Slang is more than a noun though. Slang is a process. This means slang is also a verb. We slang as well as speak slang. The process of slanging involves the creation and use of slang. In everyday life, slang reflects the experiences, beliefs, and values of its …
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…She's a dog(unattractive person)." "They were dogging(teasing) me about my car." As you can see the term dog is mainly used as a negative connotation but still has a positive side to it. Slang terms come and go. Some seem to have staying power though. Without slang language would be boring. Slang lets us express ourselves in a more vivid way. If slang didn't exist our identities would almost not exist. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**