Noun: slang term
- A word or expression that is outside of standard usage and is very informal
"The teenagers used many slang terms that their parents didn't understand";
- slang expression, slang word
- Informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar
"The teacher asked students to avoid using slang terms in their essays";
- slang, slang expression
Derived forms: slang terms
Type of: expression, locution, non-standard speech, saying
Encyclopedia: Slang term