noun
- the quality or state of being slangy; the use of slang or informal language
Usage: informal
Examples
- The slanginess of his speech made him popular with younger audiences.
- Teachers often discourage slanginess in formal writing assignments.
- The novel’s slanginess gave it an authentic street feel.
- Her presentation suffered from too much slanginess for a business setting.
- The dictionary noted the increasing slanginess of modern conversation.
- Critics praised the author’s ability to balance slanginess with literary merit.