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Some people say slang words to sound cool. Some have just been using slang since they learned to talk and don't even realize that they're doing it.

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How do you speak word 'have' in different slang?

There is no slang term for "have." Slang terms are used for things that are complex, or for things used in a particular situation (such as sports or work). People don't make up slang for simple words.


Why do some people speak slang language?

There are probably many reasons why slang is used. It has been noted that members of some groups will use slang to identify themselves with their own group and exclude outsiders. Further, slang can become accepted over time as standard language. Language evolves over time, new words are invented and old words disappear. Slang is just informal language


Is slang considered as colloquial words?

Yes, slang is considered colloquial words as they are informal language used in everyday conversation among specific groups of people. Both slang and colloquial words differ from formal language in terms of vocabulary and usage.


What is the difference between slang and accent?

Slang refers to informal words or phrases used within a specific group or culture, while accent refers to the way in which a person pronounces words based on their regional or cultural background. Slang is more about the vocabulary and expressions used, while accent is about the pronunciation and intonation of speech.


What is back slang?

Back slang is a type of reverse language thought to have been invented in Victorian England by market sellers. To speak back slang, you just say the words backwards. Some of the terms have actually become modern words, such as "yob" or "yobo" for "boy" or "boyo." Here's a good link to a site where there are a lot of good back slang terms listed.

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Who started to change the words to slang?

The first people to speak. People have always changed language around to make it more interesting.


How do you speak word 'have' in different slang?

There is no slang term for "have." Slang terms are used for things that are complex, or for things used in a particular situation (such as sports or work). People don't make up slang for simple words.


How many people agree to speak slang in London?

It appears to me that the majority of Londoners use slang.


Why do some people speak slang language?

There are probably many reasons why slang is used. It has been noted that members of some groups will use slang to identify themselves with their own group and exclude outsiders. Further, slang can become accepted over time as standard language. Language evolves over time, new words are invented and old words disappear. Slang is just informal language


Why does slang rule?

Many people like slang because it is a fun way to speak and you can have a secret way of talking from some people.


Do the people in Paris speak a dialect apart from French?

Some Parisiens speak a local slang called Parigot


Do girls speak slang?

Everyone speaks slang.


Why do members of relational communities create slang expressions?

They don't - nobody votes on slang. It just evolves naturally as people speak a language.


What words begin with the letters dun?

Words that begin with the letters "dun" include:dun (slang)dunsdunedunesdunno (slang)dunderhead (slang)dunceduncesdungdungeondunkDunkard - a proper noun for people who belong to the Dunkard Church


When was slang used and by who?

Slang has been around since we invented language. There isn't one person who invented it - it just evolves naturally as people speak.


When did Americans start to use slang?

People have used slang since the dawn of time. There was slang every since cave men but it wasn't slang it was the pronounciation for thier words.


How can slang words bring people together?

That's the purpose of slang - to give a group of people a private language that nobody else can understand except for them.