Slanger

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person who speaks or writes slang.
  2. 2
    A drug dealer, especially one working as part of a network of criminals.

    "The dope slangers, the gang bangers, the street corner hangers are all a part of the village."

Synonyms

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drug dealer

Example

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"The dope slangers, the gang bangers, the street corner hangers are all a part of the village."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From slang + -er.

Etymology 2

From slang + -er, from sling.

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