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noun • informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar • a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) verb • use slang or vulgar language • fool or hoax • abuse with coarse language | ||||||||
| 34% | 10 | Common parlance | ||||||
adjective satellite • characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation | ||||||||
| 34% | 12 | In common parlance | ||||||
adverb • with the use of colloquial expressions | ||||||||
Abuse In Common Parlance Crossword Clue
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SLANG which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SLANG
Updated: October 14, 2023
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