10 Interesting Facts About American Slang

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Slang is constantly evolving

New words and phrases are always being created, while old ones fall out of fashion.

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Slang can be regional

Different parts of the United States have their own unique slang terms.

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Slang can be borrowed from other languages

American slang has borrowed words from all over the world.

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Slang can be euphemistic

Slang is sometimes used to create euphemisms, or milder-sounding words or phrases for things that are considered taboo.

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Slang can be offensive

Some slang terms can be offensive to certain groups of people.

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Slang can be creative

Slang is often very creative. Slang terms are often created by shortening words, rhyming words, or using metaphors.

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Slang can be used to identify with a group

People often use slang to identify with a particular group, such as a social group, a subculture, or a generation.

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Slang can be a barrier to communication

Slang can sometimes be a barrier to communication, especially between people of different generations or cultures.

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Slang can be fun

Slang can be a fun and creative way to express yourself.

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Slang can be studied

There is a whole field of study dedicated to slang, called slang lexicography.

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