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slang-whangers

slang-whangers is the plural of slang-whanger.

Meaning of slang-whanger

Noun

slang-whanger (plural slang-whangers)

  1. (colloquial, dated) One who uses abusive slang; a ranting partisan.
    • If, in addition to our own amusements, we have, as we jogged carelessly laughing along, brushed away one tear of dejection and called forth a smile in its place — if we have brightened the pale countenance of a single child of sorrow — we shall feel almost as much joy and rejoicing as a...1807 August 14, Washington Irving, “Salmagundi, no. XIII”, in The Complete Works of Washington Irving, M. S. Schmerler, published 1835, page 65
  2. (rare) One who verbally attacks others; normally a politician or editor.

Questions about slang-whangers

What is slang-whangers the plural of?
Slang-whangers is the plural of slang-whanger.

Words near slang-whangers in the dictionary

  1. Slaney
  2. Slaneys
  3. slang
  4. slang-like
  5. slang-whanger
  6. slang-whangers
  7. slangdom
  8. slanged
  9. slanger
  10. slangers
  11. Slangerup

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