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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SlangSlang - Wikipedia

    A slang is a vocabulary (words, phrases, and linguistic usages) of an informal register, common in verbal conversation but avoided in formal writing. [1] . It also sometimes refers to the language generally exclusive to the members of particular in-groups in order to establish group identity, exclude outsiders, or both.

  2. Originally, Urban Dictionary was intended as a dictionary of slang, or cultural words or phrases, not typically found in standard dictionaries, but it is now used to define any word or phrase. Words or phrases on Urban Dictionary may have multiple definitions, usage examples, and tags.

  3. An urban legend says from Bugs Bunny using it as an insult in the 40s/50s. The root seems to be the biblical Nimrod, a fearsome hunter. However, I found some old pre-1900 references to phallic insults, as in calling someone a dick or a tool. But I didn't find as much post 1900 to dig into.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ProfanityProfanity - Wikipedia

    Profanity involves the use of notionally offensive words for a variety of purposes, including to demonstrate disrespect or negativity, to relieve pain, to express a strong emotion, as a grammatical intensifier or emphasis, or to express informality or conversational intimacy. In many formal or polite social situations, it is considered impolite ...

  5. Mar 21, 2023 · Spark some conversation with these vintage and regional terms. 1. The Term: Hurkle-Durkle. The Definition: According to John Jamieson’s Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language, 200...

  6. Jan 3, 2018 · Indeed, judges in the U.K. famously used the site in 2005 to help them understand slang used by two rappers involved… The first large-scale study of the Urban Dictionary provides unique insights...

  7. Jan 19, 2024 · Dive into the meanings of popular terms like "Ahlie," "Bare," "Cheesed," and more, gaining insights into the city's rich cultural tapestry. Understanding and using these slang expressions can foster connections, bringing you closer to Toronto's distinctive culture.

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