slangy

• Qualifie un langage ou une façon de parler qui est informel, caractéristique de l'argot ou qui utilise des expressions familières et populaires.

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.

   familier, argotique

   • 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.

   Synonymescasualcolloquialidiomaticinformalvernacular

   Antonymesformalliterarystandard

2. Informal in styleB2informal

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

   familier, argotique

   • 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.

   Synonymescasualcolloquialconversationalidiomaticinformalrelaxedvernacular

   Antonymesbookishformalliterarysolemn