adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Using slang.

   "These often slangly letters censure modern irreligion and urge devotion to religion."

Adverb

1. 1
   In slang; using slang expressions.

Example

More examples

"These often slangly letters censure modern irreligion and urge devotion to religion."

Etymology

From slang + -ly.

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