Peculiarities of Slang

Slang is an informal kind of language in which words and phrases are used in new or unusual ways. Many slang terms are expressive, humorous and vivid. Some are rude and offensive.
People use slang more often in speaking than in writing and more often with friends than with strangers. Slang thus resembles colloquialisms, which are expressions used in everyday conversation but considered appropriate for formal speech or writing. Unlike colloquialism

Introduction………………………………………………………2

1.Peculiarities of Slang…………………………………..3

1.1. History of slang…………………………………………….3

1.2. Characteristics of slang……………………………….6

1.3. Slang as phenomenon in modern linguistics. Slang and Jargon………………8

2. Uses of Slang. Types of slang in Modern English……………………..10

2.1. Rhyming slang…………………………………….13

2.2. Internet slang………………………………..18

2.3. Dictionary…………………………………………..20
2.3.1. Dictionary of youth slang during 1960-70's……………….21
2.3.2. Dictionary of modern British slang……………….23
2.3.3 Dictionary of modern USA slangs………………………..35
Conclusion……………………………….

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