The difference between Lingo and Slang
When used as nouns, lingo means language, especially language peculiar to a particular group, field, or region, whereas slang means language outside of conventional usage.
Slang is also verb with the meaning: to vocally abuse, or shout at.
check bellow for the other definitions of Lingo and Slang
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Lingo as a noun:
Language, especially language peculiar to a particular group, field, or region; jargon or a dialect.
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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 .