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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 | ||||||||
| 37% | 10 | Contrived neologisms bringing misery | ||||||
noun • an atmosphere of depression and melancholy • a feeling of melancholy apprehension • the quality of excessive mournfulness and uncheerfulness • The property of having a frowning or scowling appearance. | ||||||||
| 30% | 10 | Creative use of some lingos provides fresh things to say | ||||||
noun • a newly invented word or phrase • the act of inventing a word or phrase | ||||||||
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