Conversational and Slang

Conversational

Conversational adjective - Used in or suitable for speech and not formal writing.
Usage example: uses conversational language instead of more stilted expressions in her campaign speeches

Slang and conversational are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slang" instead an adjective "Conversational".

Slang

Slang noun - The special terms or expressions of a particular group or field.
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Synonyms for Slang

Conversational and slang are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Conversational" instead an adjective "Slang".

Nearby Words: slangy, slanging

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Primordia Hold Your Hippogriffs: A lot of robot slang and conversational metaphors are, naturally, machine-themed.
  • Literature / Infinite Jest Aside from some Future Slang and tennis terminology (which is always explained), conversational English reigns throughout.
  • An old Atari console who communicates through beeping and booping begins playing a melody, a smarmy, conversational telephone's voice gets hacky and hoarse, an aggressive arcade machine starts belting out showtunes and an outdated Osborne 1 starts spouting youth slang.
    Source: Not Himself
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