The difference between Jargon and Slang
When used as nouns, jargon means a technical terminology unique to a particular subject, whereas slang means language outside of conventional usage.
When used as verbs, jargon means to utter jargon, whereas slang means to vocally abuse, or shout at.
check bellow for the other definitions of Jargon and Slang
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Jargon as a noun (uncountable):
A technical terminology unique to a particular subject.
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Jargon as a noun (countable):
Language characteristic of a particular group.
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Jargon as a noun (uncountable):
Speech or language that is incomprehensible or unintelligible; gibberish.
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Jargon as a verb:
To utter jargon; to emit confused or unintelligible sounds.
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Jargon as a noun:
A variety of zircon
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Slang as a noun:
Language outside of conventional usage.
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Slang as a noun:
Language that is unique to a particular profession or subject; jargon.
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Slang as a noun:
The specialized language of a social group, sometimes used to make what is said unintelligible to those not members of the group; cant.
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Slang as a verb (transitive, dated):
To vocally abuse, or shout at.
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Slang as a verb (archaic):
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Slang as a noun (UK, dialect):
Any long, narrow piece of land; a promontory.
Examples:
"rfquotek Holland"
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Slang as a noun (UK, obsolete):
A fetter worn on the leg by a convict.
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Slang as a noun (UK, obsolete, slang):
A counterfeit weight or measure.
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Slang as a noun (UK, obsolete, slang):
A travelling show, or one of its performances.
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Slang as a noun (UK, obsolete, slang):
A hawker's license.
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Slang as a noun (UK, obsolete, slang):
A watchchain.
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Slang as a verb (transitive, AAVE, MLE):
To sell .