slang

/ˈslæŋ/noun
Middle School
1

Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.

2

Language that is unique to a particular profession or subject; jargon.

3

The specialized language of a social group, sometimes used to conceal one's meaning from outsiders; cant.

4

A particular variety of slang; the slang used by a particular group.

5

An item of slang; a slang word or expression.

6

A curse word.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing