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Slang and Jargon
Slang and Jargon

Slang refers to words with a comical or exaggerated meaning that are used in extremely informal contexts. Consequently, you should avoid using slang in academic and professional writing.

Examples of slang include:

Jargon is a specialized language that members of a particular group or profession use.

Examples of jargon include:

The above words are jargon because people in the medical and engineering professions use them while working.