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People make up slang to feel part of a group, to keep others from knowing what they're talking about, and to have words for something that their group does that no other groups do, like different scientific or medical jargon.

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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.


What are slang words for hey whats up?

Slang words are informal words and expressions that are not considered standard in the speaker's dialect or language. Whats crackin whats poppin are just some terms.


How do slang words get stuck in peoples heads?

For one thing it depends where you grew up. If you grew up with people that continually use slang words for the correct word you're going to grow up using those words. Some people use slang words to describe something, like if something is cool looking they might say, "hey, that's fat", meaning in this case, cool. So if you heard someone using slang for different things, then you could get caught up in using slang. It's usually a right of passage to fit in with the rest of the "crowd".


Is 'innit' and 'wag1' slang words?

Yes, "innit" is slang for "isn't it" or "is it not." It is commonly used in British English. "Wag1" is also a slang term popular in British English, derived from "What's going on?" or "What's up?"


What slang do toddlers use?

Toddlers often create their own words or sounds to communicate, which can vary based on their individual development and experiences. Common toddler slang may include simplified versions of words, mispronunciations, or made-up terms to express their needs or emotions.

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What are slang words for beat up?

jump


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.


What is what's up?

If you are referring to the saying "whats up" then it is a slang most teens use to ask "how are you going" or "whats wrong", that type of question


What is urban slang for make up?

Slap


What are some slang words for beat up?

staunchsmashedclockedsmacked down


What are slang words for hey whats up?

Slang words are informal words and expressions that are not considered standard in the speaker's dialect or language. Whats crackin whats poppin are just some terms.


What does make-up make teens look like?

mineral


Is mac make up good for teens?

Yes


What is slang for the number 4?

People usually don't make up slang for things with short names, such as numbers.


What are some slang words in Polish?

Jak Leci, which means What's up?


How do slang words get stuck in peoples heads?

For one thing it depends where you grew up. If you grew up with people that continually use slang words for the correct word you're going to grow up using those words. Some people use slang words to describe something, like if something is cool looking they might say, "hey, that's fat", meaning in this case, cool. So if you heard someone using slang for different things, then you could get caught up in using slang. It's usually a right of passage to fit in with the rest of the "crowd".


Who made cuss words?

nobody really it was just a short "slang" version of other words that developed into "cuss" words. But to answer your question many people came up with "cuss" words