Slangs and Jargons
Slang “ Slang , in standard English,” according to Roberts “does indeed refer to the language characteristic of a group within the society but does not refer to the total language of the group. In fact it is normally restricted to words, phrases, expressions which are novel and initially have a dramatic effect, but because they are fashionable and consequently over-used, either they are soon forgotten or they pass into the general vocabulary of the language. Slang expressions are basically of two types: 1) they are either normal English words which are suddenly used with an unusual meaning or 2) everyday meanings or concepts that are captured in a new or concocted word. Slang expressions are characteristic of teenagers more than any other single group. The current use of the Rasta words and expressions by the general public throughout the West Indies is a good example of slang use.” ...
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