slangy

Everyday

1. Using a lot of slang: very informal, everyday words and phrases, like «gonna», «cool» or «mate». tree →
2. Sounding like slang, not like proper or formal writing. tree →

In the lessons

In English lessons pupils learn that slangy language is fine with friends but not in essays, letters to the head teacher or exams; choosing the right register matters. In stories, slangy talk shows a character's age, place or mood. Phrases: «a slangy way of talking», «too slangy for an essay».

Examples

• His slangy texts are full of «gonna» and «wanna». tree →
• That word is too slangy for your report. tree →
• The book has slangy dialogue that sounds real. tree →
• Her slangy speech made her friends laugh. tree →
• Change the slangy words into formal English. tree →
• "Cheers, mate" is a slangy way of saying thank you. tree →

Note

From «slang» + «-y». Comparative: slangier, slangiest. Informal word itself. Opposite: formal. Slang changes fast and differs between countries (UK, US, Australia).