The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SLANG
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More clues leading to the result SLANG
- Singular speech? Not half
- Second old archbishop's informal words
- Heads of state leaving Aachen need German for informal talk
- Ladies back adopting new jargon
- Form of expression in various languages
- Industrial waste receiving name in informal language
- Was a stool pigeon taking in Latin jargon?
- Young ladies upset about the introduction of nasty, common language
- Gave information to secure learner in jargon
- Dross incorporating new words commonly used
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What does SLANG mean?
SLANG noun- Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
- Language that is unique to a particular profession or subject; jargon.
- The specialized language of a social group, sometimes used to make what is said unintelligible to those not members of the group; cant.
- A particular variety of slang; the slang used by a particular group.
- An item of slang; a slang word or expression.
- To vocally abuse, or shout at.
- To throw with a circular or arcing motion.
- To throw with a sling.
- To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
- To sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).
- Any long, narrow piece of land; a promontory.
- A fetter worn on the leg by a convict.
- A counterfeit weight or measure.
- A travelling show, or one of its performances.
- A hawker's license.
- A watchchain.
- To sell (especially illegal drugs).