SLANG AND ITS ROLE IN ENLARGEMENT OF THE ENGLISH VOCABULARY
Abstract
Slang is casual spoken language which differs from dialectical speech and jargon as well as formal speech. Some linguists think of it as the sprinkles of color in a language, since it is often unique, unusual, and sometimes startling. As a general rule, slang is not used in formal spoken language, or in writing, unless the speaker is attempting to achieve a deliberate effect.
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