slangy

• Describe un lenguaje o discurso que es informal, característico de la jerga o que utiliza expresiones coloquiales.

Describes language or speech that is informal, characteristic of slang, or uses colloquial expressions.

1. Using or containing slangB2informal

   Characterized by the use of informal, non-standard words or phrases typical of casual speech.

   que usa o contiene jerga

   • His speech was very slangy and hard for the older generation to follow.
   • The novel's dialogue is deliberately slangy to capture street talk.
   • She used a slangy expression that I didn't understand.

   Sinónimoscasualcolloquialidiomaticinformalvernacular

   Antónimosformalliterarystandard

2. Informal in styleB2informal

   Having a casual, colloquial, or trendy quality typical of everyday conversation.

   coloquial, informal

   • The article had a slangy tone that appealed to younger readers.
   • His writing style is too slangy for a formal report.
   • The comedian's slangy jokes were a hit with the audience.

   Sinónimoscasualcolloquialconversationalidiomaticinformalrelaxedvernacular

   Antónimosbookishformalliterarysolemn