Synonyms: vernacular, patois, cant, slang, argot, jargon, lingo
Definition: a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
Usage: they don't speak our lingo
Similar words: non-standard speech
Definition: speech that differs from the usual accepted, easily recognizable speech of native adult members of a speech community
Synonyms: slang, slang expression, slang term
Definition: informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar
Usage: their speech was full of slang expressions
Similar words: non-standard speech
Definition: speech that differs from the usual accepted, easily recognizable speech of native adult members of a speech community
Synonyms: slang
Definition: abuse with coarse language
Similar words: abuse, shout, blackguard, clapperclaw
Definition: use foul or abusive language towards
Usage: The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket; The angry mother shouted at the teacher
Synonyms: take in, befool, put on, put one across, put one over, gull, fool, dupe, slang, cod
Definition: fool or hoax
Usage: The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone; You can't fool me!
Similar words: lead astray, deceive, betray
Definition: cause someone to believe an untruth
Usage: The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house
Synonyms: slang
Definition: use slang or vulgar language
Definition: use language
Usage: the baby talks already; the prisoner won't speak; they speak a strange dialect